Newbattle Beekeepers Association
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC049575
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed March 6, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Aug. 28, 2019
- Legal form
- Unincorporated association
Address
- Address
- The Cottage
Newbattle Abbey College Annexe
Newbattle Road
Newbattle
Dalkeith
EH22 3LJ
Contact
- Website
newbattlebees.org
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'
To advance, promote and further the education of beekeepers and the public in the craft of beekeeping and to conserve the natural environment by promoting the importance of bees and by encouraging the planting of bee friendly plants, trees and flowers. We do this by organising practical education programmes and outreach events. Also hosting visits to the Bee Academy and teaching apiary for non-members and by making our premises available to neighbouring associations and educational establishments. We work closely with schools and Newbattle Abbey College to promote the art and craft of beekeeping.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: Purposes: The Association’s purposes are: 4.1 To advance, promote and further the education of beekeepers and the public in the craft of beekeeping in all its forms throughout, but not exclusively, in Midlothian and Scotland. 4.2 To help conserve the natural environment by promoting the importance of bees as pollinators and by planting and encouraging the planting of bee friendly plants, trees and flowers. 4.3 Supporting environmental conservation for the benefit of the honeybee and promoting the importance of bees in the environment.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Midlothian
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | March 6, 2026On time | £18,562 | £20,910 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | March 27, 2025On time | £38,822 | £14,629 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | March 18, 2024On time | £17,378 | £18,012 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | March 8, 2023On time | £18,464 | £16,386 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | April 13, 2022On time | £14,146 | £13,928 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.