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Friends of the River Kelvin (SCIO)

Also known as: Fork (SCIO)

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC049907
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 30, 2020
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Flat 0/1
19 Havelock Street
Glasgow
G11 5JF

Contact

Website
fork.org.uk
Screenshot of the Friends of the River Kelvin (SCIO) website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','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'

FORK is set up to raise awareness of the River Kelvin and it's biodiversity. We hold events, run litter picks, health and well being events and work in partnership with other groups to enhance and conserve the natural environment.

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: 1. The advancement of environmental protection and improvements of the River Kelvin, its tributaries and immediate environs for the benefit of the public now and in the future. 2. The advancement of education, both formally and informally, in the history, geology, geography, biodiversity and other riparian features of the River Kelvin, its tributaries and immediate environs, namely the Kelvin Valley. 3. The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration) through projects and initiatives, in partnership where appropriate, that encourage stewardship of the length of the River Kelvin and its breadth of geographies, communities, etc. 4. The organisation and provision of recreational and leisure facilities and activities with the objects of: (i) improving the conditions of life for people of all abilities for which the facilities and activities are primarily intended (ii) to encourage correct use of the facilities and engagement in activities appropriate to the environment, and (iii) to benefit and further protect and improve the River Kelvin, its tributaries and immediate environs (as per 4.1).

Geography

Main operating location
Glasgow City
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £1,794 £7,179
Dec. 31, 2023 £16,434 £7,648
Dec. 31, 2022 £1,289 £2,181
Dec. 31, 2021 £0 £0
Dec. 31, 2020 £0 £0