Marine and Coastal Conservation of Loch Linnhe (MaCCOLL)
Also known as: MaCCOLL
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC053088
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Jan. 30, 2024
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- Cuil House
Cuil Bay
Duror
Appin
Argyll
PA38 4DA
Contact
- Website
maccoll.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','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 charity is set up to provide research and educational opportunities for the local community to enhance the marine and coastal environment of Loch Linnhe. This is achieved by carrying out recreational events such as snorkelling and talks from experts in whale and dolphin spotting and otters. We hope that this will encourage members of the community to become more involved in protecting our natural resources and create a more boi-diverse marine and coastal environment. Several members are involved in carrying out surveys of the seabed and are working on creating a database of what is found. This will be shared with Nature Scot as well as the local community. We have formed a partnership with the local primary school to encourage involvement in the local wildlife, in particular the study of otters and their habitat.
Objectives: Purposes The organisations purposes are: to advance education and research in the marine and coastal environment of Loch Linnhe through a programme of conservation events and activities for the benefit of the communities of Duror and Kentallen as defined by the Duror and Kentallen Community Council Boundary which can be found here and the wider general public. to provide or organise recreational activities to promote the value of the marine and coastal environment of Loch Linnhe for the benefit of the communities of Duror and Kentallen and the wider general public. to advance the environmental protection and conservation of Loch Linnhe including promoting the sustainable management of its natural resources through educational and recreational activities for the benefit of the general public. The advancement of community development and resilience through the design and delivery of a range of activities, designed to help Duror and Kentallen be a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community for all who live and work there. Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to the preceding purposes. Dedicated to preserving and protecting the marine and coastal environment of Loch Linnhe. Our organisation's name reflects our deep connection to the local history and culture. With a vision of community-led conservation, we aim to work closely alongside all stakeholders to develop a sustainable coastal and marine management plan for the area.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Argyll And Bute
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2026 | £0 | £0 |
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £11,338 | £9,434 |