Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust

Quick facts about Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust

What is Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust?

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust is a education scio based in Argyll, United Kingdom. Our Vision: To secure a robust future for Argyll’s natural environment to benefit our communities and our economy through our four strategic goals. Our Strategic Goals: 1. Nature To use our expertise to identify, restore, reconnect and enhance areas of high nature value, at landscape scale. 2. People and Communities To provide opportunities for nature based learning and skills development . 3. Positive Economic Impact To facilitate investment into Argyll’s natural capital. 4. Trusted Organisation To lead by example by being an accessible, accountable organisation. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','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' 4. The SCIO’s purposes are to benefit the community of Argyll and Bute, which comprises the local authority area of Argyll and Bute (the “Community”), with the following objects: 4.1 to advance environmental protection and/or improvement, in particular through the maintenance, management, promotion and enhancement of the natural environment (including landscape, wildlife and the marine environment, and including measures to promote biodiversity) in countryside and coastal areas within the Community, and through encouraging investment in the Community’s natural capital. 4.2 to advance education, primarily within the Community, in particular (a) through encouraging, facilitating and promoting informed and responsible public access to countryside and coastal areas within the Community (and including the provision of interpretive centres, signage and other methods of conveying information), (b) increasing the level of knowledge and understanding of environmental issues (including principles of best practice) among local communities and public, private and third sector bodies, and (c) conducting, arranging and/or participating in research projects within the environmental field where the results of such research are to be made available to the public. 4.3 to provide recreational facilities with the aim of encouraging public participation in outdoor leisure activities within countryside and coastal areas within the Community and improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, particularly within the Community. 4.4 to advance heritage, and in particular to promote the conservation of buildings and other features of architectural and/or historical interest within the Community. 4.5 to relieve unemployment and promote volunteering within the Community, and in particular through projects and initiatives connected with the delivery of the objectives set out above which provide opportunities for volunteer support, training and/or work experience. and 4.6 to promote the voluntary sector within the Community, and particularly through the delivery of advice and support to, and/or joint working with, organisations which are pursuing aims similar to one or more of the objectives set out above.

When was Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust founded?

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust was founded in 2014.

Where is Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust located?

Headquartered in Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust's annual budget?

Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £1.5 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.

Is Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust trustworthy?

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.

What is Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust's registration number?

Registration: SC044733 (United Kingdom).

What is Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust's website?

https://www.act-now.org.uk

Are donations to Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust tax-deductible?

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.