We are now a SCIO. (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Our Charity Number is: SC044314

Our Principal contact address is: Sheriff Court Building, Stonehaven, AB39 2JD

Our declared charitable purposes are:

• 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

Our Charitable Objects are:

advance citizenship and community development in the area defined by the post codes attached by

a) encouraging voluntary activity and increasing the involvement of individuals in community activity by assisting voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises to develop their skills in, for example, managing and operating a community asset; and

b) to assist in the regeneration of the area through the improvement of the physical, social and economic environment in order to:

Manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general;

Provide, or assist in providing, recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the Community and public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community;

Advance community development, including urban or rural regeneration within the Community;

Advance the education of the Community about its environmental, cultural, heritage and/or history;

Advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, sustainable development and conservation of the natural environment, 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.

However, please be assured that Stonehaven Town partnership will continue to be the central point of contact and coordination for all organisations, and through them, the people of Stonehaven in relation to matters affecting the town’s growth and economic development, the well-being of inhabitants, and the promotion of the town’s attractions.

From those contacts, to create, develop and promote an overall strategy for the development and benefit of the community in the town;

To prioritise, develop, initiate, lead or support key projects in the town and

To disburse funds according to criteria set by the board to individuals and bodies who either live or operate in the area

Currently we have approximately 50 organisations, ranging from youth groups to churches, as members (see STP Member Groups and Organisations). Each year these members elect up to 12 individuals to act as STP Trustees of the SCIO and these individuals take the lead in various projects which are deemed to be beneficial to Stonehaven.

However, we do not work alone and we have a good working relationship with Aberdeenshire Council, the Community Council other local rural partnerships and, of course, the local community.

If you have any ideas that would benefit the town or you can help STP to further its aims please contact one of our Trustees (see STP Trustees).

If you would like to join STP, please click Here.

Stonehaven Floods - December 2012

Stonehaven is a coastal town situated some fifteen miles south of Aberdeen City. It is the principal county town of historic Kincardineshire within the Local Authority of Aberdeenshire and specifically its Kincardine and Mearns Area.

Stonehaven sits in a setting of outstanding natural beauty. To the east is the town's sweeping bay and harbour, to the north and south it is bounded by cliffs and to the west the town is contained currently by the man-made boundary of the A90 trunk road beyond which are green fields, woodland and rolling hills.

It is a town with a rich history. Its historical credentials include, amongst others, its oldest building, the Tolbooth, which dates from the end of the 16^th century and, of particular note, the nearby ancient monument of Dunnottar Castle.

   

The economic centre of Stonehaven, historically, was the old town and harbour with fishing its main local industry. Over the course of the late 18^th and 19^th centuries, the town expanded towards the current Market Square.

However, it is the changing fortunes of Aberdeen City which have had the greatest impact on the town’s growth. The town doubled in size from 1971 to 1981 and has grown a further 35% since then to a population today of about 11,000 some 76% of which work in the city of Aberdeen or surrounding areas.

Although many of the town’s residents commute to Aberdeen, Stonehaven does offer all the key services and amenities of a small self-contained county town.In addition to its local retail, industrial and commercial businesses, there are the amenities of a local leisure centre, golf course and recreation grounds, primary and secondary schools, local authority services and medical services including the Kincardine Community Hospital.

Its natural setting, history and specific attractions such as its Art Deco Open Air Pool and its many special events have made Stonehaven an attractive place to visit as well as to live.