# Creative Stranraer

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052935
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Nov. 8, 2023
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052935


## Contact

- **Address:** 23 King Street, Stranraer
- **Postcode:** DG9 7JU
- **Website:** creativestranraer.com



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','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'

**What the charity does:** Creative Stranraer is a dynamic creative placemaking organisation. It is community-led and dedicated to serving the population of Stranraer and West Galloway, and revitalising our area through the power of arts and culture. Our mission is to connect, empower, and inspire communities by fostering creativity, building confidence, creating opportunities to improve local futures and enhancing well-being.

**Objectives:** The Organisation has been formed to benefit the community of Stranraer and West Galloway defined by postcodes DG9 and DG8 (the Community), with the following purposes (the Purposes): a) To advance education and training in the arts and creativity with the object of increasing participation and development in the arts and in particular through the development of programmes that use participation in arts and creative projects to teach multiple skills, whilst supporting the economic, social and environmental regeneration of Stranraer and the wider West Galloway region b) To collaborate and form partnerships with individuals or organisations to benefit the wider community through the arts and advance citizenship and community development by promoting increased community participation through creative consultation and place making which enhances quality of life. c) To promote the arts, including drama, dance, music, literature, poetry, painting, filmmaking, photography and sculpture and other art forms and areas of artistic endeavour, and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of that aim) with a view to the involvement of local communities of Stranraer and West Galloway. d) To use the arts to promote the benefits of social welfare of the inhabitants within Stranraer, West Galloway and surrounding regions, without distinction with regard to age, disability, sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by associating the local statutory authorities, voluntary organisation and local people. e) To develop and deliver sports activities and events directed towards wider participation in sport f) To provide recreational facilities and to organise recreational activities, with such facilities/activities being available to the public at large, primarily within the Stranraer and wider West Galloway, with a view to improving their conditions of life





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Dumfries And Galloway
- **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 | £63957 | £55851 |  -  | 2 | [PDF](/sc/SC052935/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (317.0 KB) |