01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC004894
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 38
- Postcode
- PA1 1JS
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Purpose: To promote,maintain,improve and advance the education and social development of children, the parents and families of such children and other appropriate persons. to encourage the study of the needs and problems of children and their parents and to stimulate and education public interest in this and other related educational social fields. Our vision is that all children grow up loved, safe and respected so that they realise their full potential. Values: the values to which we adhere in fulfilling our vision are that we: * recognise and respect people for who they are * believe in and defend the rights of the child and equal opportunities for all * are caring and supportive * act in an open and transparent way * work flexibly and are community spirited. Our commitment is to offer evidence-based quality early intervention services to children, young people and families in communities affected by poverty and inequality in West and South West Scotland.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
5.1 the advancement of education and social development of children, the parents and the families of such children and other appropriate persons. to encourage the study of the needs and problems of children and their parents and to stimulate and educate the public interest in this and other related educational and social fields. and 5.2 the advancement of citizenship or community development to encourage theformation, maintenance and development of Family Centres, and development of Family Support, Childcare Services and other appropriatecommunity development activities. and 5.3 the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreationalactivities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £1,026,563 | £3,273 | £1,018,719 | £965 | £3,606 | £0 | £1,025,324 | £0 | £1,025,324 | £0 | 38 | 10 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,194,208 | £2,465 | £1,187,414 | £276 | £4,053 | £0 | £1,265,543 | £0 | £1,265,543 | £0 | 38 | 2 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £1,112,426 | £3,325 | £1,107,084 | £151 | £1,866 | £0 | £1,292,880 | £0 | £1,292,880 | £0 | 38 | 17 January 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £1,312,170 | £64,429 | £1,245,977 | £1,582 | £182 | £0 | £1,448,309 | £16,200 | £1,432,109 | £0 | 38 | 25 October 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £1,408,801 | £946 | £1,405,467 | £2,120 | £268 | £0 | £1,372,703 | £0 | £1,372,703 | £0 | 38 | 22 September 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
- Studio 3003a, Mile End Mill, 12 Seedhill Road, Paisley
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.ssff.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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