01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC008915
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DD11 3RR
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 14 September 2012 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by SC008915 Forfarshire Society for the Blind, which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 26 July 1956
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
This Charity was set up to support people with a Visual Impairment, who live in Angus, to lead a normal life and to compensate financially where necessary for extra needs caused by their disability. We financailly give direct support to people for IT requirements, aids etc and support the work of North East Sensory Services who hold the Angus Council contract for care of the Visually Impaired in Angus. We pay for office space for the employees working directly in Angus, as well as supporting other initiatives which benefit clients in Angus.
Charitable purposes
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 The support of those disadvantaged by disability by: 4.1.1 enabling Blind persons to achieve the maximum degree of independence, a good physical and emotional adjustment to their disability and to compensate them, where appropriate, by financial and social support. and 4.1.2 ensuring that Blind and Partially Sighted persons live the fullest possible life compatible with their personality, desires and capacity. and 4.1.3 offering advice and support to those experiencing sight difficulties prior to registration as Blind or Partially Sighted, and to their carers.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £39,534 | £75,066 | 0 | 17 July 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £37,032 | £67,450 | 0 | 3 February 2026 |
| 30 September 2023 | £32,873 | £44,705 | 0 | 1 May 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £84,699 | £38,010 | 0 | 24 April 2023 |
| 30 September 2021 | £281,470 | £16,845 | 0 | 9 May 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
- 1 Cotton of Colliston, Colliston, Arbroath
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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