# Urras Gharraboist: Garrabost Trust [SCIO]

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC050655
- **Known as:** Garrabost Mill Trust
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Jan. 7, 2021
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC050655


## Contact

- **Address:** Old School Knock, Point, Isle of Lewis, Eilean Siar
- **Postcode:** HS2 0BW



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

**What the charity does:** Purchase of the mill buildings and site was completed on 9 January 2023 and, with funding bids having bene successful, repair works to the buildings started soon after. The work is continuing at year end, while information about how the mill worked is also being written up. This is with the aim of having complete restoration of the mill ensuring it will be an important part of our industrial heritage and a valued visitor attraction.

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

**Objectives:** The organisations purposes are.  the advancement of education,  the advancement of citizenship and community regeneration,  the advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science, including the historical and cultural heritage of the former Garrabost Mill or other industrial heritage sites and premises and past crofting, fishing or other traditional occupations, along with any related or associated sites, buildings or common areas of importance to the community.  The advancement of environmental protection or improvement of the above.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Western Isles
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 0 |  |
| March 31, 2025 | £94443 | £4952 |  -  |  -  | [PDF](/sc/SC050655/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (709.7 KB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £55947 | £4797 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £310387 | £1090 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £1363 | £201 |  -  |  -  |  |