Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC051012

Status

Active

Registered

June 2, 2021

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Contact

Website

gullanevillageassoc.com

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of citizenship or community development'

Gullane Village Association (GVA) was formed in June 2021, borne out of the recognition that the village needed to build on the amazing community spirit formed over the pandemic, that there needed to be a voice for and within the village, a way to connect many community groups and to ensure that no further community assets were lost for future generations to benefit from. Taking just a snapshot of 3 months usage during 2024, there was 114 different events and activities at Gullane Recreation Hall. We have over 1500 regular users equating to over 5000 individual visits to the recreation hall. GVA are developing a programme of events that provide a range of education, wellbeing, and social connection activities, serving the local community through the on-going cost of living crisis. Gullane Village Association have worked hard to ensure we are providing a range of activities at Gullane Recreation Hall that are needed by the local community. The recreation hall is annually be

Objectives: 4 The Gullane Village Association’s overall aim is to advance the community development of Gullane which comprises the village of Gullane (all post codes starting EH31), as defined by the census settlement boundary, and including the immediate surrounding area of West Fenton (post code EH39 5AL). Its purposes are: 4.1 to act as a voice for Gullane residents by collecting and representing views which have an impact on life in Gullane [the village]. 4.2 to promote community participation amongst, and to encourage good working relationships between all the village’s community bodies (Clubs, Societies and Groups). 4.3 to encourage the preservation and the improvement of Gullane and its unique natural, historic and ecological features. 4.4 to consider all matters of concern to Gullane residents to support the development and retention of communal areas and facilities, and to make representations as appropriate. 4.5 to promote any other community-based activity which the Members shall consider may improve the conditions of life for the community and/or promote community participation. 5 In furtherance of the above aims the Organisation shall seek: 5.1 to liaise with the Community Council in relation to planning matters encouraging high standards of architecture and planning. 5.2 to represent Gullane on the North Berwick Coastal Area Partnership. 5.3 to uphold equal opportunities and to work for good relations among all members of the community prohibiting all conduct that discriminates or harasses on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, political beliefs, gender or sexual orientation. 6 The Organisation shall be apolitical and non-denominational.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

East Lothian

Geographical spread

A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Nearby

• Gullane Day Centre 0.0 mi
• Gullane Sports Development Trust 0.2 mi
• Gullane Community Children's Hub 0.2 mi
• The Scottish Battlefields Trust 0.2 mi
• Gullane Community Association 0.3 mi

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