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Whalsay Kirk Development Company

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC055196
Status
Active
Registered
April 22, 2026
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
47 Commercial Road
Lerwick
Shetland
Scotland
ZE1 0NJ

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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'

Objectives: The companys purposes are: (a) To preserve and promote the historic Whalsay Kirk for the public benefit as a flexible, inclusive, and sustainable community asset. (b) To advance education by providing opportunities for learning and participation in areas such as local history, heritage, creative arts, environmental awareness, and traditional skills. (c) To advance citizenship and community development by encouraging volunteerism, social engagement, intergenerational collaboration, and community-led regeneration. (d) To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science by hosting exhibitions, performances, cultural activities, and projects that celebrate and protect Whalsays historic and cultural identity. (e) To provide recreational facilities and activities that support health, wellbeing, and active lifestyles, including those promoting active travel, walking, and access to outdoor spaces. (f) To advance environmental protection or improvement by encouraging sustainable practices, promoting energy efficiency in the preservation of the building, and supporting biodiversity and climate awareness initiatives within the community. These purposes shall be carried out for the benefit of the public, with particular emphasis on the residents of Whalsay and those visiting or engaging with the Kirk, without private benefit.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Shetland Islands
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area