Blackthorn Allotments AssociationRegistered

4. i. For the benefit of the Inverness community to provide, or help in the provision of, facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time activities generally. but specifically to provide or assist in the provision of, allotments with the objects of improving the conditions of life for the said community generally. but in particular those who have need of such facilities by virtue of their youth, age, infirmity, disability, poverty and social/economic circumstances. ii. To advance the education of the said community concerning the sciences of agriculture, horticulture and related subjects, and fostering an interest in all aspects of the aforesaid subjects. iii. To promote community development by encouraging the said community to participate and co-operate in the activities of the association. iv. To advance citizenship and promote volunteering, and in particular through encouraging the participation of volunteers in relation to the improvement and maintenance of the allotment area. v. To advance community development and knowledge of horticulture in the locality by organising regular social events. vii. To conserve, preserve, protect and improve the land worked on by encouraging environmentally friendly activities.