OSCR Scottish charity profile

Barclay-Smith House (SCIO)

ActiveCharity number SC005720
Registered20 December 1963
Main locationArgyll And Bute
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC005720
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area
Volunteers
1-50 volunteers
Staff
11
Postcode
G84 8ED
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OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 12 November 2025 as a result of the conversion of the charitable society Abbeyfield Helensburgh Society Ltd, FCA Number: 1879RS.

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The Society is established to relieve aged impotent and poor people of all classes, for the advancement of religion and education and for other charitable purpose1s beneficial to the community, And as ancillary to the forgoing objects:-(a) To establish, manage, improve and construct inland elsewhere houses, homes, hostels clubs and holiday camps for lonely, neglected, old or handicapped people and provide them there and in their own homes with the care security

Charitable purposes

  • 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

  • Older People

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

4 The organisation’s purposes are the relief of those in need by reason of age and the provision of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the activities are primarily intended. These purposes will be advance by: (a) The provision of housing support for the elderly without the stress of daily living costs. (b) The provision or offer of support for daily activities including all aspects of personal care. (c) To create opportunities for social interaction and community involvement to combat loneliness and isolation. (d) To ensure access to appropriate healthcare services, including regular health checkups and emergency support. (e) To maintain secure premises, a safe living environment, and regular safety checks. (f) To promote good health by providing nutritious meals tailored to meet the dietary needs of the elderly residents. (g) To support the emotional and physical well-being of our residents. (h) Organise activities and programs to promote engagement and enjoyment.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
30 September 2025£209,515£251,1941116 April 2026
30 September 2024£186,854£202,9071125 June 2025
30 September 2023£128,521£152,271119 May 2024
30 September 2022£159,148£209,3161118 July 2023
30 September 2021£128,357£137,4311114 July 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
Barclay-Smith House, 54 West King Street, Helensburgh
Website supplied to OSCR
Not supplied
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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