# Comann Eachdraidh Eirisgeidh (Eriskay Historical Society)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC048837
- **Status:** Not Submitted
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Nov. 14, 2018
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048837


## Contact

- **Address:** Former Eriskay School, Rubha Ban, Isle of Eriskay, Outer Hebrides
- **Postcode:** HS8 5JJ



## Activities

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

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

**What the charity does:** We are driven by one single goal. to do our part in making the islands a better place for everyone to enjoy and appreciate while sharing and preserving our heritage.

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

**Objectives:** 4 The organisation&#x27;s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of citizenship and community development and in particular the regeneration and improvement of the physical, social and economic infrastructure of the Island of Eriskay, including assisting people disadvantaged because of social and economic circumstance. 4.2 The advancement of the heritage of the Island of Eriskay, language, culture, arts, and in particular through exhibitions, facilities and other provisions or services. To collect, identify and preserve documents, artefacts, photographs and other material of historical value in the area for the benefit of the community. To organise and arrange exhibitions, displays, lectures and other events relating to the work of the society and to work in partnership with universities, colleges, schools and other reputable agencies which have an interest in the work and aims of the society. 4.3 The advancement of education through a better understanding of the built and natural environment of the Island of Eriskay and the development of individual skills, capabilities and understanding to improve the lives of the inhabitants of the area and the public in general. 4.4 The provision of recreational and social facilities and activities to improve the lives of the inhabitants of the Island of Eriskay and the public in general. 4.5 To support, where possible, charitable institutions with related purposes by fostering a community spirit for the achievement of these and such other purposes as may by law be deemed to be charitable. 4.6 To do all such other things as shall further the objectives of the Trust and extend public benefit. For the avoidance of doubt, this may include the establishment of any associated or subsidiary communityinterest or trading companies partly or wholly owned by the Trust.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Western Isles
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood






