# Girvan &amp; District Attractions (SCIO)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC049002
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Jan. 30, 2019
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049002


## Contact

- **Address:** 58 Piedmont Road, Girvan
- **Postcode:** KA26 0DS
- **Website:** www.girvanattractions.co.uk



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** &#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:** Girvan &amp; District Attractions uses community events as the driving tool to reduce social isolation, deprivation and to increase community cohesion in the area, which at the same time helps to boost economic growth for the town.  Volunteers organise and deliver community events such as the annual Carrick Lowland Gathering, Civic Week and the opening of Stumpy Jail for historical and educational visits for schools, tourists and local people. As well as Spooky Stumpy. We also plan and organise the Girvan and South Carrick Community Fireworks Display.

**Objectives:** 4.1 The advancement of the arts, culture and heritage of Girvan &amp; District, and of wider Scotland, through the organisation of community based events.  4.2 The advancement of citizenship and community development through opportunities for local people, of all ages, to come together, participate in and volunteer at low cost or free local events open to all no matter their situation. 4.3 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





## Areas of operation

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






