# The Arches Arts &amp; Creative Hub

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052947
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Nov. 15, 2023
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052947


## Contact

- **Address:** Back Raw Hoose, 7 Drumlanrig Square, Hawick
- **Postcode:** TD9 0AS



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#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;

**What the charity does:** The charity aims to provide an inclusive arts and creative hub for the community of Hawick and the Scottish Borders. The board has been seeking a suitable building in Hawick to serve this purpose. A property owned but no longer used by the local authority was identified as suitable premises. The property was inspected, refurbishment plans drawn up and costed, a business plan developed and a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) request was submitted in September 2025 The outcome of the CAT request was undecided as at 30th November 2025. The board is also considering alternative premises and engaging with the community to gather input from potential user groups and the public.

**Objectives:** The purposes of the organisation are: To promote the interests of the Arts in general, and social intercourse amongst its Members. The Arts includes, but is not limited to, music, drama, art, crafts, dance, film.  To provide a platform for artistes, creative individuals and groups, to showcase their talents and contribute to the cultural enrichment, particularly among the residents of Hawick, and the wider community. Our centre will offer a range of programmes and events that will cater for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our goal is to create a vibrant and inclusive space that fosters creativity, learning, and community engagement. To provide, in the interests of social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation available to the public at large within Hawick and the surrounding area of the Scottish Borders, with a view to improving their conditions of life.





## Areas of operation

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






