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Iolaire Centre Ltd

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC048240
Status
Active
Registered
March 23, 2018
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
Hebrides
Nairnside
Inverness
IV2 5GX

Contact

Website
iolaire.org
Website screenshot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development'

Our charity's purpose as set out in the objects contained in the company's Articles of Association is:- The advancement of education and heritage in the Outer Hebrides including, without limitation, the establishment and management of a visitor centre in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, to promote, inform and educate the local community and visitors about the Iolaire disaster ('the Visitor Centre').

Objectives: The objects for which the Company is established are wholly charitable and, in particular, the Company?s objects are the advancement of education and heritage in the Outer Hebrides including, without limitation, the establishment and management of a visitor centre in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, to promote, inform and educate the local community and visitors about the Iolaire disaster (the Visitor Centre), particularly through the following activities: Identifying, collecting, preserving and increasing access to information and artefacts associated with the Iolaire disaster, and related cultural and social history. Through interpretation, to provide a high quality re-telling of the Iolaire story and associated themes using a variety of innovative channels. Working in partnership with bodies such as Lews Castle UHI, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and local cultural and heritage organisations to provide opportunities for learning (such as exhibitions, conferences, talks and visits). Providing a Visitor Centre that can bring cultural, economic and social benefits to the community of the Outer Hebrides, and to re-invest any profits derived from the project in the charitable aims of the Company.

Areas of operation

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £109,427 £130,082
March 31, 2024 £18,288 £18,320
March 31, 2023 £13,458 £12,387
March 31, 2022 £7,413 £7,816
March 31, 2021 £0 £568