01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- 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
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
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £209,515 | £251,194 | 11 | 16 April 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £186,854 | £202,907 | 11 | 25 June 2025 |
| 30 September 2023 | £128,521 | £152,271 | 11 | 9 May 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £159,148 | £209,316 | 11 | 18 July 2023 |
| 30 September 2021 | £128,357 | £137,431 | 11 | 14 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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