01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC000783
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 9
- Postcode
- PA34 5NA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Across our service we offer three main support options, 1) Volunteer Support- Families are matched with a volunteer to provide one to one support, friendship and respite. Support is typically 2-3 hours weekly and tailored to the specific needs of families. All of our volunteers are required to be members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (PVG) and complete introduction training prior to being matched with families. 2) Worker Support- We employ Family Coordinators in Oban and on Mull to provide one to one support, friendship and respite to families. This may be for families that need more intensive support or have complex needs. 3) Groups- We currently provide weekly, monthly and seasonal groupwork in Oban and on Mull. This includes Bookbug sessions, outdoor play, messy/sensory play, walking groups, baby massage, peer support groups and community cafes. All groups are free to attend following sign up where applicable.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
(a) To safeguard, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical of children and parents of children. (b) To prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children. (c) To relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and parents of children. (d) To promote the education of the public in better standards of child care within the area of Lorn and its environs.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £323,338 | £298,168 | 9 | 20 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £285,839 | £325,178 | 9 | 7 August 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £253,524 | £176,190 | 9 | 7 September 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £114,958 | £100,586 | 9 | 22 August 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £121,305 | £71,647 | 9 | 30 March 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 12 Stevenson Street
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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