Association of Northern Trails Scotland
Also known as: Friends of John o' Groats Trail, Friends of the North Coast Trail
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC049061
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Feb. 19, 2019
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- The Cottage
Lower Newport
Berriedale
KW7 6HA
Contact
- Website
jogt.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'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'
The Association of Northern Trails Scotland (ANTS) maintains, develops and promotes long distance walking in the Far North of Scotland. ANTS are responsible for the John o' Groats Trail, which runs for 147 miles between Inverness and John o' Groats, as well as the North Coast Trail. Both trails pass along cliff tops and foreshore for much of the route, giving walkers access to the beautiful coastline of the Highlands. The trail has also serves to connect the far north of Scotland into the wider Scottish and UK long-distance trail networks. Both Trails attracts both local walkers and tourists, and so promotes a slew of both mental and physical well-being opportunities, as well as supporting towards the economic landscape of the far north of Scotland, promoting access to heritage sites, and helping to encourage greener forms of slow tourism.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The SCIO’s purposes are to support the development, maintenance, improvement and promotion of a walking route from Inverness to John o’ Groats, and such other walking routes and such related projects as the board may determine, with the objects of improving the conditions of life for members of the public and improving the environment by reducing the causes of climate change by promoting slow tourism, and thus encouraging sustainability in local communities, as well as increasing the public appreciation of our environment, conservation, and biodiversity, as well as our natural and cultural heritage
Geography
- Main operating location
- Highland
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £183,397 | £90,958 | 2 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £96,763 | £87,575 | - |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £42,263 | £52,696 | - |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £29,577 | £8,099 | - |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £9,969 | £19,720 | - |