# Callanish Alpacas SCIO

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052491
- **Known as:** Callanish Alpacas
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** April 18, 2023
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052491


## Contact

- **Address:** 20 Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Eilean Siar
- **Postcode:** HS2 9DY



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;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&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of animal welfare&#x27;

**What the charity does:** The charity focuses on animal welfare/rare breeds/education and providing a recreational facility. We operate on a drop-in basis to the public and provide guided tours to view and interact with the animals at no charge. There are picture/text information boards at various points. We never exclude people with physical, mental health or memory disorders, sensory impairments, additional needs or are disadvantaged. We frequently conduct educational tours and sessions for educational establishments. We also provide sessions on a wider variety of subjects including croft diversification and maintenance. We attract volunteers from the island and also from around the world. As well as assisting us with tasks we provide hands-on experience/education for volunteers. A number of university veterinary students have completed their placements here. We support the local community and organisations in the area through providing education, hands-on experience and a general recreational activity.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;

**Objectives:** The organisation&#x27;s purposes are: a) The advancement of animal welfare b) The advancement of education c) The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Western Isles
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood






