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The Encampment Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC050442
Status
Active
Registered
Sept. 8, 2020
Legal form
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Address

Address
The Capitol (4th Floor)
431 Union Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6DA

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'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','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The Encampment Trust aims to provide a place of respite and relaxation to members of the hutting community and other local service users, whilst enhancing the natural environment and providing a safe haven for protected species within the vicinity of the site. This is done through the following activities: • Caring for the Forest Environment through regular tree maintenance and management, including felling and replanting when necessary • Providing a protected space for various badger setts located within the site • Creation of a Forest Garden to produce fruit, vegetables and herbs in partnership with the Hutting Community and other Local Organisations • Working in Partnership with local charities to provide Service User Placements

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

Objectives: 3.1 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.2 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. 3.3 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement: 3.4 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill·health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. and 3.5 to promote similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions in such proportions and manner as the Trustees think fit.

Geography

Main operating location
Aberdeen
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Sept. 30, 2025 £2,840 £800
Sept. 30, 2024 £2,200 £1,801
Sept. 30, 2023 £6,950 £4,724
Sept. 30, 2022 £600 £0
Sept. 30, 2021 £0 £0