Old Smiddy Strachur Museum SocietyRegistered

The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the Existing Collection in Trust: (a) for the advancement of the education of the general public without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, by provision of the Museum comprising the Existing Collection together with such other objects, specimens or Collections as may from time to time be acquired in, accordance with the provisions of this Deed (“the Collection”), in respect of which there will be a strong presumption against the subsequent disposal of any specimen. (b) to provide for the protection of the specimens comprised in the Collection from deterioration, damage, loss, accidental destruction or unauthorised disposal. (c) to form, establish and support and to aid in the formation, establishment and support of any other charitable companies, institutions, associations, trusts, or societies formed for objects similar to the objects set out above.