01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC003147
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 101-250 volunteers
- Staff
- 33
- Postcode
- EH10 4DP
OSCR note: Previous name - Eric Liddell Community from 28/04/2022 to 26/03/2024 Charity changed its legal name on 28/04/2022 to Eric Liddell Community. Charity previously named Eric Liddell Centre 01/07/1981.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Eric Liddell Community is a care and specialist dementia charity which supports vulnerable people and families in Edinburgh. Our vision is to live in a community where no one feels lonely or isolated and our mission is to bring people together to enhance health and well-being and to have a positive impact on their lives. Our 4 strategic objectives are to: 1. Grow our service for people living with dementia 2. Extend our programme for unpaid carers 3. Develop our Community Hub which supports the needs of our local community 4. Develop and celebrate the legacy of Eric Liddell.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
- 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
2.1.1 To provide or assist in providing within an inclusive framework, a range of community, educational or welfare services, amenities or facilities for the benefit of. children, young people, elderly people, carers, the sick and disabled and other groupings within Edinburgh, throughout Scotland and when appropriate, internationally, which will include. meetings (including accommodation for community meetings, activities and other charitable services), day centres, playgroups, youth developments , individual or community care, counsel, advice, sport, entertainment, instruction or guidance and the provision of educational, social, health and wellbeing based opportunities, courses and such other services, amenities or facilities as may be required, whether provided by the Company or in co-operation with any other agencies. 2.1.2 The advancement of civic responsibility and community development, with particular emphasis upon volunteering, carrying out research and acting on the results of that research. 2.1.3 The advancement of the arts, culture and heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the public through the preservation, restoration, maintenance and conservation of the buildings, land and moveables of historical, religious and cultural significance belonging to or on long lease to the Eric Liddell Community, including the stained glass windows and all Eric Liddell artefacts, memorabilia, photographs and letters. and 2.1.4 To raise the profile, understanding, recognition and celebration of Eric Liddell as one of our iconic figures and to promote, protect and develop his legacy in Scotland, UK and internationally.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £1,481,345 | £1,304,390 | 33 | 13 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,142,530 | £1,306,734 | 33 | 27 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £1,058,823 | £1,147,838 | 33 | 11 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £911,047 | £847,439 | 33 | 30 September 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £887,179 | £685,562 | 33 | 2 December 2021 |
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
- 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.ericliddell.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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