The BALMORE TRUST is a recognised charity [SC 008930], established in 1980, which owns The Coach House and distributes its profits as well as other donations. Two thirds of the money disbursed goes overseas and the other third to projects in the UK. The Trust works in the areas of education, health, alleviation of poverty and community development.

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THE COACH HOUSE is a shop and coffee & tea room run almost entirely by volunteers, which carries an impressive range of fairly traded and organic foods, fairly traded crafts, jewellery, accessories, toys, stationery and books. It also has a well-stocked second hand book cabin.

It has a particular interest in promoting crafts from the developing world. It is an associate member of the British Association of Fair Trade Shops.

It stands on the A807 between Milngavie and Kirkintilloch and is open every day except Monday from 10.30 to 5. It is also open on public holidays except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

The Coach House is also the main UK distributor for Eswatini jams, marmalades and sauces from Swaziland.

The Coach House also houses a branch of TOOLS FOR SELF-RELIANCE, an organisation which refurbishes tools and sends them out to partners in Africa.

The Balmore Trust, Balmore, Torrance. Glasgow G64 4AE

Scottish Charity No: SC 008930

Tele/Fax 01360 620742