The Saltire Society

Full name of organisation: The Saltire Society

Short version of name: -

Contact person: Kathleen Munro

Address: 9 Fountain Close, 22 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TF

Telephone: 0131 556 1836

Fax: 0131 557 1675

Email: saltire@saltire.org.uk

Website: http://www.saltiresociety.org.uk

Aims: The objectives of the Society are educational, cultural and exclusively charitable in law namely:

• To increase public awareness of Scotland's distinct natural and
  cultural heritage in all its richness and diversity and foster the cherishing and enrichment of all aspects of that heritage, including the Scots and Gaelic languages
• To enhance the quality of Scotland's contribution to all the arts
  and sciences by encouraging creativity, inventiveness and the achievement of the highest standards of excellence in these fields
• To build on the achievements of the past to advance Scotland's
  standing as a vibrant, creative force in European civilisation
• To improve all aspects of Scottish life and letters at home and
  abroad, and strengthen Scotland's cultural links with other countries and peoples.

Current work priorities: Assessing projects entered for the awards. Seeking sponsorship. Preparing for the next issue of 'Saltire' magazine. Continually promoting the Society.

Charity number: 004962

Paid staff in Scotland (2003): 4
Full time: 2
Part time: 2

Volunteers: Many

Date Established: 1936

Members(2003): Approx. 1,200 - Corporate, Life, Ordinary, Senior Citizen, Junior, Unemployed, Family.

Local Branches: Aberdeen, Dumfries and District, Edinburgh, Galloway, Helensburgh, Highland, Kirriemuir.

Land owned or managed in Scotland: none

Representation on: National Trust for Scotland, St Andrew Society Flag Committee, Scots Language Resource Centre, Scots Language Society, Scottish Council for National Parks, Scottish Civic Forum, Scottish Council for Development and Industry, Built Environment Forum.

Publications: Over 30 Books and 3 recordings.