The MacRobert Trust 2019

Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC049745

Status

Active

Registered

Nov. 19, 2019

Legal form

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Contact

Website

themacroberttrust.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 advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

To maintain a strong and vibrant connection with the armed services. To advance academic and practical education and training. To encourage and reward excellence in the arts, science and engineering. Promote best practice in agriculture, horticulture, the environment, biodiversity and rural skills, through the advancement of research and learning, and in the pursuance of best practice and professional excellence. To promote good practice in farming and horticulture. To keep The Trust and its work at the heart of the Tarland area and support local charitable projects and activities.

Beneficiaries: 'Other defined groups','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: a) the giving of relief and assistance to such persons in need, special consideration being given to: -members of the armed forces community. -other youth groups. -those living in or near the Howe O’Cromar. or, -any other purpose reasonably regarded as analogous to the foregoing charitable purposes and an interest of Lady Rachel MacRobert b) the making of grants, scholarships, endowments, awards, or prizes or payments for such charitable purposes as the Trustees may, in their sole and uncontrolled discretion, determine that advance charitable purposes within the meaning of the 2005 Act. c) the advancement and safe keeping of all MacRobert family and MacRobert Trust related heritage in perpetuity at the MacRobert Centre, Douneside House or another location as determined by Trustees. It should be kept in such a manner that that it may be made reasonably available to the public. d) the advancement of education, arts, science and the environment with a particular focus on activities on the MacRobert Estate, including the development and delivery of training schemes, apprenticeships, work experience opportunities and educational programmes promoting vocational skills and practical training. This includes the provision of buildings, land, plant tools, resources and general equipment required to deliver such training. e) to protect, and enhance the environment and outdoor spaces, with a particular emphasis on areas in and around the MacRobert Estate. f) to encourage young people and communities to learn about and access outdoor spaces to enhance knowledge, environmental understanding, improving health and relieving disadvantage. g) to support the advancement of citizenship and/or community development, through the making of grants or payments and/or including the provision of buildings, land, plant, tools, resources and general equipment required. h) to help support the local community, by providing housing to those in need via a social housing model, with a particular emphasis on young people, veterans and those who are employed locally. i) the doing of all such other things as are conducive or incidental to any of the purposes hereof provided that the same be charitable purposes.

Geography

Main operating location

Aberdeenshire

Geographical spread

Scotland and other parts of the UK

Finances

Nearby

• Cromar Old People's Association 0.0 mi
• Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association 0.3 mi
• 1st Cromar Brownie Unit 0.4 mi
• 1st Cromar Guide Unit 0.4 mi
• Coach House Kilmuir Trust 0.4 mi

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