Registered Address
Kinlochbervie Community Company
The Uphouse
Portlovorchie
Rhiconich
Lairg
Sutherland
IV27 4RB
Company Registration Number: SC347082
Charity Registration Number: SC043794
Board of Directors
| Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|
| Graham Wild | grahamandlynn@theuphouse.co.uk | 01971 521717 |
| Christine Mackenzie | cgmbsl@gmail.com | |
| Margaret Meek | mmklb@clara.co.uk | |
| Donald McLeod | donaldbridge@hotmail.com | |
| Lawrence MacLeod | macleod.klb@gmail.com | |
| James MacDonald | jamesklb@yahoo.co.uk | |
| George Corbett | geo.m.corbett@btinternet.com |
For more information on the history of the Company and its activities, please visit the Background page.
Beginnings
The idea of the Community Company was first suggested in 2008 when the Fisherman’s Mission was put up for sale and steps were begun to establish a properly-registered Community Company that could buy the building. Although this opportunity was lost when the the Royal National Mission for Deep Sea Fishermen sold the building to a private interest, it was decided to go ahead with the formation of the Kinlochbervie Community Company – a not-for-profit enterprise that is suitable for voluntary organisations who wish to purchase, manage or develop community-owned assets.
The Company was incorporated on 14 August 2008 and is registered with Companies House (Reg. No. SC347082). The Company is also a charity with Scottish Charity Number SC043794.
The inaugural meeting of the Kinlochbervie Community Company was held on 8 July 2009.
What is A Company Limited by Guarantee?
The Kinlochbervie Community Company is a “company limited by guarantee” that has been formed and registered under the Companies Act. It is incorporated and benefits from limited liability for its members. This status is suitable for voluntary organisations that wish to pursue community development projects as the Company can own and manage assets such as property, enter into contracts and employ staff.
The Company is regulated by Companies House and subject to the Companies Acts and other legislation. As a charity, it is also subject to charity law and regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).
Any community member who is of voting age can become a guarantor (similar to a shareholder in profit-making private company). The cost has been set at nil by the Board of Directors. The company is a legal entity that is separate from the persons involved in it.
For more detailed information, visit the SCVO website page on Companies Limited by Guarantee.
Memorandum and Articles of Association
- a ‘memorandum of association’ – a legal statement signed by all initial shareholders agreeing to form the company
- ‘articles of association’ – written rules about running the company agreed by the shareholders, directors and the company secretary
Memorandum and Articles of Association for the Kinlochbervie Community Company
Purposes of the Community Company
The purposes of the Company as detailed in the Memorandum and Articles of Association are:
- To manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general following principles of sustainable development, where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- To provide, or assist in providing, recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community and following principles of sustainable development, where ‘sustainable development’ means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- To advance community development, including urban or rural regeneration, following principles of sustainable development, where ‘sustainable development’ means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- To advance the education of the Community about it environment, culture, heritage and/or history.
- To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, and conservation of the natural environment, the promotion of sustainable development, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the community and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the community.