Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC052706

Status

Active

Registered

July 25, 2023

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Contact

Website

arran-geopark.org.uk

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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'

The overarching aim of Arran Geopark is to maintain UNESCO Global Geopark status for the Isle of Arran. This is achieved through encouraging and supporting environmental protection, providing education and interpretation of heritage, and recreational activity (e.g. guided walks, volunteer work meets). UNESCO Global Geopark status is closely tied to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and we seek to promote sustainable rural regeneration and tourism.

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: 4 The organisation's purposes are to advance, for the benefit of the public, environmental protection, education, heritage, community development (particularly sustainable rural regeneration) and recreational activity by operating the Arran Geopark covering the area of outstanding geodiversity in and around Arran. In so doing, the organisation shall have the following aims for the Geopark:- a) to conserve and enhance the geological, geomorphological and other heritage of the area. b) to promote the Geopark as an area for scientific study and research in the various disciplines of the Earth Sciences. c) to promote the understanding and enjoyment (including enjoyment in the form of recreation) of the special qualities of the area by the public. d) to promote sustainable economic and social development of the area's communities in harmony with its natural resources. e) to manage the Geopark within the framework established by the Global Geoparks Network Charter under the umbrella of UNESCO.

Geography

Main operating location

North Ayrshire

Geographical spread

Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Nearby

• Arran Community and Voluntary Service 0.0 mi
• Lamlash Community Hub 0.0 mi
• Isle of Arran Music School SCIO 0.1 mi
• Arran High School Mountain Bike Club 0.1 mi
• Seasearch Scotland 0.2 mi

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