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Central Borders Red Squirrel Network

Also known as: Cbrsn

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC053059
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 15, 2024
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
Upper Barnhills
Minto
TD9 8SH

Contact

Website
bordersredsquirrels.com
Screenshot of the Central Borders Red Squirrel Network website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

The organisation is a non-profit voluntary organisation, which aims to: 1. Promote the conservation of the native red squirrel population in its natural habitat within the Central Borders region, including Hawick, Selkirk, Galashiels, Jedburgh, Kelso, Denholm, Bonchester Bridge, the Teviot River, the Tweed River catchment and surrounding areas. 2. Advance the education of the general public in the subject of red squirrel conservation. 3. Promote the control of grey squirrels in the Network Area using legal, recognized and established techniques. These may be achieved by the following means 1. Encourage the general public to report sightings of red and grey squirrels. 2. Engage with the general public and schools to educate residents of the local area about the plight of the red squirrel and conservation actions that need to be undertaken. 3. Liaise with other environmental groups within the Network’s remit area to further promote red squirrel conservation activities. 4. Recruit,

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

Objectives: 1. Promote the conservation of the native red squirrel population in its natural habitat within the Central Borders region, including Hawick, Selkirk, Galashiels, Jedburgh, Kelso, Denholm, Bonchester Bridge, the Teviot River, the Tweed River catchment and surrounding areas. 2. Advance the education of the general public in the subject of red squirrel conservation. 3. Promote the control of grey squirrels in the Network Area using legal, recognized and established techniques. These may be achieved by the following means - a. Encourage the general public to report sightings of red and grey squirrels. b. Engage with the general public and schools to educate residents of the local area about the plight of the red squirrel and conservation actions that need to be undertaken. 3.Liaise with other environmental groups within the Network's remit area to further promote red squirrel conservation activities. 4. Recruit, organize, encourage and support volunteers to undertake grey squirrel control in the Network's remit area. 5. Organize training for volunteers 6.Build up a network of dispatchers to cover the Network's area. 7.Carry out monitoring and recording. 8.Raise funds and invite or receive contributions to cover the costs of the Network's activities.

Geography

Main operating location
Scottish Borders
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2026 £4,078 £2,837
March 31, 2025 £3,378 £2,668