Winchburgh Community Development Trust SCIO
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC048619
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Aug. 9, 2018
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- C/O Anders Tax
273 High Street
Linlithgow
West Lothian
EH49 7EP
Contact
- Website
winchburghcdt.org.uk
Activities
'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'
Our strategy centres on three linked priorities. First, it will strengthen social and economic connections by running regular activities that reduce isolation, supporting local businesses through events like farmers’ markets, improving transport and active travel links, and creating a vibrant community hub and shared workspace. Second, it will celebrate local history and enhance the environment by recording and sharing village stories, adding heritage and nature-led features such as interpretation boards, planters, and parks, and offering hands-on ways for people of all ages to enjoy and care for nature. Third, it will build a strong, transparent, sustainable Community Development Trust, with an engaged and diverse board, robust governance and volunteer systems, responsible financial management with diversified income, and clear communication that evidences impact to the community.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'
Objectives: 4 The SCIO’s purposes are to benefit principally the community of Winchburgh which comprises the electoral district for the Winchburgh Community Council (“the Community”) with the following objects: 4.1 To provide, or assist in providing, recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the Community and public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community. 4.2 To advance community development, including urban or rural regeneration, principally within the Community. 4.3 To advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture, heritage and/or history. 4.4 To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, sustainable development and conservation of the natural environment, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the Community and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the Community. But only to the extent that the above purposes are consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development.
Geography
- Main operating location
- West Lothian
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £0 | £0 | 1 |
| March 31, 2025 | £72,086 | £62,813 | 1 |
| March 31, 2024 | £62,454 | £60,827 | 1 |
| March 31, 2023 | £58,096 | £51,764 | 1 |
| Nov. 30, 2021 | £29,006 | £23,410 | - |
| Nov. 30, 2020 | £46,928 | £20,049 | - |