# Orkney Nature Festival

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC053793
- **Known as:** ONF
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Nov. 20, 2024
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053793


## Contact

- **Address:** 4 Norseman, Finstown
- **Postcode:** KW17 2NY
- **Website:** https://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ORKNEYNATUREFESTIVAL/index.asp?pageid=734941



## Activities

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

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

**What the charity does:** Orkney Nature Festival is set up to promote the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of Orkney’s natural environment and wildlife for the benefit of the public. We do this by organising an annual programme of nature-based events, walks, talks, workshops, educational activities, and community engagement opportunities that encourage people of all ages to connect with nature. Through partnerships with local organisations, volunteers, land managers, and environmental specialists, we help increase awareness of Orkney’s biodiversity, support environmental education, and inspire positive action for the protection and enjoyment of the natural heritage of Orkney.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;

**Objectives:** (a) The advancement of education around nature and conservation in Orkney, to improve accessibility to the outdoors, and appreciation and protection for wildlife in the community. (b) The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science through a deeper appreciation of Orkney natural heritage as well as engagement with Orkney&#x27;s local artists, historians, and natural scientists. (c) The advancement of environmental protection or improvement throughout Orkney by encouraging people to engage with and develop a deeper understanding of their natural environment and the impact they have on it, as well as connecting people with other local charities that also share this aim.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Orkney Islands
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area







