Biggar Arts Ltd
Also known as: Biggar Arts
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC050058
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- March 19, 2020
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- 40 Moffat Road
Dumfries
South Lanarkshire
DG1 1NY
Activities
'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 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'
To advance arts, culture and education through the provision of a high-quality programme of arts, cultural and educational events, activities, arts festivals and facilities
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The objects of the company are: To advance arts, culture and education through the provision of a high-quality programme of arts, cultural and educational events, activities, arts festivals and facilities - for people living in and visiting the Biggar area. The advancement of arts and culture and education in arts and culture by encouraging and fostering appreciation and interest in the enjoyment of and participation in all types of arts and cultural activities. To support, nurture, encourage and promote emerging and established artists, writers, poets, actors, dancers and musicians, including members of the general public of all ages and all levels of ability, skill and experience who are interested in the arts by providing a venue for rehearsals, performances, hosting concerts, facilitating or providing tuition, providing teaching and classes for rehearsals, education, recreation and creativity in respect of the arts, the provision of gallery space and any other related use regarding the creation and performance of the arts and culture. To promote the benefit of the inhabitants and in particular the young, elderly and disabled, of Biggar and its environs without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by associating the local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance arts and education and to provide facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation so that their condition of life may be improved. To provide a community hub and a welcoming and recreational activity space to support the broad range of artistic and community activity in the Biggar area for the benefit of the local and wider community. To create specific training, educational, employment and work experience opportunities where appropriate for those involved or interested in arts, cultural or educational art activities for community and rural development. To provide an arts and educational programme, which will be based in the Biggar Arts Centre alongside potential outreach projects in schools, colleges and community facilities in the local area. Provide for the provision of facilities for the education of all age groups of the public in relation to teaching, exhibiting and demonstrating art and the performing arts generally and making the same generally available to the public as a whole.
Geography
- Main operating location
- South Lanarkshire
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £32,824 | £2,016 |
| March 31, 2024 | £6,901 | £38,427 |
| March 31, 2023 | £0 | £120 |
| Nov. 30, 2021 | £0 | £0 |
| Nov. 30, 2020 | £0 | £0 |