01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC002538
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 93
- Postcode
- EH3 5EH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our mission is to build thriving communities of support where every family feels valued, included, and connected. In our centres, disabled children and young people can explore, build confidence, and forge long-lasting friendships through our inclusive play sessions. Our services extend far beyond the playroom. We offer outreach programmes, respite care, and family support designed to empower children and allow families to thrive.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Charity's objects are wholly charitable, and are to: (a) improve the conditions of life for children and young people with additional support needs (ASN), their families and other children in the community using the medium of play and through the provision of educational and recreational facilities and activities. (b) maintain and develop purpose-built adventure playgrounds for indoor and outdoor play for children and young people with ASN and their families. (c) provide care, respite, support, fun and friendship to all the children, young people, parents and carers who use the services of the Charity. (d) advance the education of the children and young people who use the facilities and services of the Charity by providing them with opportunities for individual challenge and personal growth in an environment which values their independence and achievements. (e) support families with children and young people with ASN by providing family support through sharing of services and information. and (f) advance education in, and promote inclusive and adventure play for, children and young people with ASN across Scotland by sharing the knowledge and skills of the Charity.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | £3,365,004 | £2,421,380 | 93 | 19 January 2026 |
| 30 June 2024 | £1,541,080 | £1,501,993 | 93 | 19 December 2024 |
| 30 June 2023 | £1,543,450 | £1,631,048 | 93 | 21 March 2024 |
| 30 June 2022 | £1,514,673 | £1,562,428 | 93 | 7 March 2023 |
| 30 June 2021 | £1,618,325 | £1,295,455 | 93 | 7 January 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
- 22 Eyre Place Lane, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.theyardscotland.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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