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Laikenbuie Ecology Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC051617
Status
Active
Registered
March 1, 2022
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Laikenbuie
Grantown Road
Nairn
IV12 5QN

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

Laikenbuie Ecology Trust protects 140 acres of native woodland, scrub, wetland, and some permanent grass, all areas full of wildlife due the rich mosaic of differing habitats. The Trust has owned 126 acres plus a farmhouse and steading since 2023, and an extra 14 acres is leased. The aims are to manage the land as a working example of sustainable Organic small scale agriculture with landscape re-wilding to preserve and enhance the biodiversity of the flora and fauna. Land based learning and nature education is available for schools and local community groups showing how nature can flourish with minimal intervention. Access for quiet, responsible enjoyment in nature is encouraged.

Objectives: 4 The organisation will operate as a non-profit distributing charity whose purposes are: (a) The advancement of environmental protection or improvement. To manage the farm and land known as Laikenbuie, Nr Nairn, as a working example of sustainable, organic small scale agriculture and landscape re-wilding, operating in synergy and in the interests of enabling a diversity of natural flora & fauna. (b) The advancement of education To provide organised opportunities for land based learning, environmental & nature education, and health & well-being programmes for schools, colleges and local community groups within a working farm environment where nature can flourish with minimal intervention

Areas of operation

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
June 30, 2025 £31,101 £15,310 1 PDF 97.6 KB
June 30, 2024 £21,571 £17,410 1
June 30, 2023 £5,277 £3,576 -