01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC005795
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB15 5NZ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Alleviate any financial hardship that may be suffered by a family of a child suffering from cancer or leukaemia. Financial stress commonly arises, as one parent will inevitably give up their employment to nurse the child, thus putting a strain on the domestic budget together with incurring additional expenses such as heating, telephone, travel and accommodation. Essential equipment is provided for the Oncology ward at Aberdeen Childrens' Hospital. Other requests are also considered from time to time.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of health
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
Objects: (a) Financial assistance to families facing hardship, i.e. families from Highlands and Islands as well as the outlying areas of' the Grampian Area shall be given assistance with travel expenses, air fares, taxis etc. Help will be given to parents facing large costs incurred due to bereavement. (b) Money shall be provided f'or the upkeep of' Holiday Caravan at Upper Largo, Fife, (c) Medical equipment shall be provided if a special request for such is made by the medical staf'f' (d) Money shall be provided for the upkeep of the video equipment in the Ward, i.e. replenishment of video tapes. (e) An amount shall be set aside annually for research purposes. Dr. Dawson's Leukaemia Fund Aberdeen. (f) Small items for the comfort and amusement of children attending hospital clinic or long term stay patients will be provided upon request.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £38,472 | £33,306 | 0 | 30 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £22,768 | £17,543 | 0 | 28 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £25,806 | £15,492 | 0 | 29 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £25,585 | £12,657 | 0 | 29 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £35,608 | £11,991 | 0 | 31 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
- 20 Harcourt Road, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.calicogrampian.org.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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