Closure of the Atholl Baptist Centre in Pitlochry.

Following an extensive review of current activities, the Board of Trustees of the Atholl Baptist Centre SCIO in Pitlochry has taken the decision to close the facility at the end of June this year. Unfortunately, there is no longer sufficient demand from the Centre's core customer base of church groups requiring residential accommodation to justify maintaining the facility. Despite being supported with donations from generous sponsors and supporters, the Centre has incurred operating losses for several years.

The charity will be dissolved in accordance with OSCR regulations and the charity’s constitution drawn up over 50 years ago at its inception. Regrettably, the closure will result in the loss of one full time and two reduced-hour roles. It is intended to clear all outstanding debts with any surplus funds donated to the Food Bank operation. The Food Bank operation is expected to continue but will be managed by the Pitlochry Baptist Church membership. Pitlochry Baptist Church is located on the same site as the Atholl Baptist Centre.

Enquiries should be addressed to George Petrie, Secretary of the Atholl Baptist Centre. His email address is: geopetrie@yahoo.co.uk

Rev. Bill Slack
Chairman

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