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Friends of Geilston

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC050608
Status
Active
Registered
Dec. 3, 2020
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
17 Napier Avenue
Cardross
Dumbarton
G82 5LY

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

The charity was established to promote, protect and preserve the presence of Geilston Garden, House and Estate in Cardross, Argyll and Bute to the benefit of the local community and wider public. We campaign to keep the garden and estate open to the public and under the ownership and management of the National Trust for Scotland. The Friends seek to work with the NTS to this end. We promote the garden through organising various events and activities throughout the season. We continue to maintain contacts with the NTS to secure their on going commitment to the property. We seek to support projects within the garden to enhance the visitor experience.

Objectives: 4.1 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science. and 4.2 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement in particular through the support, preservation and conservation of Geilston Estate, Cardross, its house and garden.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Argyll And Bute
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Jan. 31, 2026 £0 £0
Jan. 31, 2025 £7,828 £8,113
Jan. 31, 2024 £14,923 £8,529
Jan. 31, 2023 £12,215 £7,009
Jan. 31, 2022 £11,570 £1,331