# Arctic Convoy Museum (SCIO)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC047909
- **Known as:** Russian Arctic Convoy Project, Russian Arctic Convoy Museum, Russian Arctic Convoy Museum Project
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Nov. 10, 2017
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047909


## Contact

- **Address:** Birchburn, Aultbea
- **Postcode:** IV22 2HZ
- **Website:** www.theracmproject.org



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;

**What the charity does:** To tell and preserve the story of the allied convoys to Russia between 1941 and 1945, and to commemorate the bravery of all those who participated in the campaign. The Museum has an unique collection of artefacts and memorabilia and is the only museum in the UK dedicated exclusively to the Arctic Convoy Campaign.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;

**Objectives:** The Purposes of the Organisation, as a Registered Charity, are to promote and encourage  interest in, and care for, the history and story of the Arctic Convoys of WW2 and the area  of Loch Ewe during that period, as defined by the Organisations&#x27; Collections Development  Policy, for the benefit of all who wish to be engaged in such advancement of this heritage,  be they locally resident, visiting the area in person or in contact through any form of  communication from afar





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Highland
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area






