01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC007896
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 15
- Postcode
- EH1 3LH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To help marginalised communities on issues such as climate, advocacy, education and provide community led programs and projects for the betterment of minority people.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The purposes for which ELREC is established (in this Memorandum referred to as 'the Objects') shall be wholly charitable. In particular the Objects shall be: 3.1 to work towards the elimination of discrimination in all its forms. and 3.2 to reduce inequality and promote a culture of human rights 3.3 to promote good relations between persons of different groups without distinction on grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, age and creed. and 3.4 to promote and organize cooperation in the achievement of the aforesaid purposes and to that end to bring together in ELREC representatives of the statutory authorities and voluntary organisations engaged in the furtherance of the aforesaid purposes within the Local Authority Council areas of the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian (in this Memorandum referred to as the 'Area of Benefit').
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £406,433 | £494,093 | 15 | 22 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £273,512 | £380,580 | 15 | 18 June 2025 |
| 31 March 2023 | £463,142 | £365,439 | 15 | 28 March 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £417,921 | £347,130 | 15 | 22 May 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £315,560 | £266,555 | 15 | 31 March 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
- 14 Forth Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.elrec.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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