# Central Borders Red Squirrel Network

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC053059
- **Known as:** CBRSN
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** Jan. 15, 2024
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053059


## Contact

- **Address:** Upper Barnhills, Minto
- **Postcode:** TD9 8SH
- **Website:** www.bordersredsquirrels.com



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

**What the charity does:** 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 | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £4078 | £2837 |  -  | 0 |  |
| March 31, 2025 | £3378 | £2668 |  -  | 0 |  |






## Nearby

- [Bedrule Church Future](/sc/SC054372.md) (2.1 mi)
- [Border Group Of Riding For The Disabled (SCIO)](/sc/SC009696.md) (1.3 mi)
- [Bedrule Village Hall Trust](/sc/SC033123.md) (2.3 mi)
- [1st Jedburgh Girl Guides](/sc/SC031081.md) (2.2 mi)
- [4th Jedburgh Brownies and Rainbows](/sc/SC036329.md) (2.2 mi)