# Gracemount Mansion Development Trust

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052155
- **Known as:** GMDT
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Nov. 29, 2022
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052155


## Contact

- **Address:** 32 Little Road, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH16 6SQ



## 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

**What the charity does:** Take ownership  of Gracemount Mansion house by way of community asset transfer to redevelop and reopen as a community hub

**Objectives:** The Organisation’s main purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Organisation’s Purposes are:  5.1 To advance education and training, by facilitating the delivery of learning and training programmes delivered at Gracemount House and surround green space ,and local venues in Liberton/Gilmerton council ward  5.2 To advance health by facilitating the provision of facilities and activities that support physical and mental health, contribute to the prevention of ill health, tackle health inequalities and reduce social isolation  5.3 To advance community development by enabling community-led planning, ownership and development of the buildings and greenspaces at Gracemount Mansion, This includes helping regenerate the local community through creation of employment, training and volunteering opportunities, and provide indoor/outdoor venues for community organisations, businesses, local services and events.  5.4 To develop and provide recreational facilities at Gracemount Mansion,, and facilitate recreational activities that will improve the conditions of life for people living, working, volunteering in or visiting Liberton/Gilmerton council ward.  5.5 To advance and protect the environment at the Gracemount Mansion site, by sustaining and improving bio-diversity, the mature trees and plants at the site, promoting climate-friendly practices and regenerative horticulture.





## Geography

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



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 2 |  |
| March 31, 2025 | £107283 | £70774 |  -  |  -  | [PDF](/sc/SC052155/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (761.0 KB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £36470 | £24558 |  -  |  -  |  |