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
Contact
- Website
laikenbuieecologytrust.org.uk
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 | - |
Nearby
- Nairn Beach Wheelchairs 1.1 mi
- Liam Finnerty Charitable Trust 1.3 mi
- East Nairnshire Community Organisation (SCIO) 1.0 mi
- Auldearn Community Trust 1.8 mi
- Nairn Literary Institute 2.2 mi