Wigtown Festival Company

2.1 To promote and assist in the advancement of education and the arts, with particular emphasis on books and literature but also including music, film, drama , dance, theatre and visual arts. 2.1.1 To extend and increase the appreciation, knowledge and understanding of the arts in all its manifestations , through the provision of and enhanced access to, an annual programme of events in this remote and economically disadvantaged rural part of South West Scotland. 2.1.2 To promote for the public benefit urban and rural regeneration in the operating area, thereby to relieve poverty and social isolation and associate with statutory authorities , voluntary organisations and local people in Scotland's National Book town to advance education and provide facilities for recreation and leisure occupations and provide access to writers , artists and performers to everyone irrespective of age, gender, physical ability, creed or colour through a programme of events based on literature and the arts. 2.1.3 To create a community hub in support of the above objectives by providing a centre where they can take place and be administered for the benefit of the people in the operating area.