# Wester Ross Biosphere Ltd

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC050721
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** Jan. 27, 2021
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC050721


## Contact

- **Address:** Unit 3, Broom Place, Portree, Isle of Skye
- **Postcode:** IV51 9HL
- **Website:** www.wrb.scot



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','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:** Wester Ross Biosphere Ltd is the community-led charity that manages the UNESCO designation locally. Our team of Trustees, staff, members, supporters and volunteers aim to bring communities together to ensure the wellbeing of our natural and cultural landscape and our long-term economic future - to create a thriving  Wester Ross for everyone.

**Objectives:** Object:  The Company's objects as a charity are to advance, for the benefit of the public, environmental protection, community development (particularly sustainable rural regeneration), education, heritage, culture, and health through recreational activity by operating the Wester Ross Biosphere in the area of Wester Ross, Scotland which has been designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. In so doing, the Company shall have the following aims for the Biosphere:-  1. To conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area. 2. To promote the Biosphere as an area for scientific research and assist in its dissemination in local, national and international networks. 3. To promote sustainable economic and social development of our communities in harmony with its natural resources. 4. To manage the Biosphere within the framework established by UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme.





## Areas of operation

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



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 3 |  |
| March 31, 2025 | £94203 | £118437 |  -  | 3 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £161632 | £169906 |  -  | 4 |  |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | £182049 | £113606 |  -  | 5 |  |
| Oct. 31, 2021 | £72937 | £57779 |  -  | 0 |  |