01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC011786
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 14
- Postcode
- TD7 4NT
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We are a charity dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people through the power of the horse. Many of those we support face challenges such as poor mental health, neurodivergence, trauma, or exclusion from education. Through equine-facilitated learning, therapeutic programmes, supported volunteering, and accredited training, we provide opportunities to build confidence, resilience, and life skills in a safe, nurturing environment. Our unique approach helps young people develop positive relationships, re-engage with school or training, and feel a valued part of their community. We exist to give every young person the chance to reach their potential.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The company's objects are: i. To establish , maintain and manage a service for young people throughout the Scottish Borders who , because of the difficulties they are experiencing, could benefit from such a service. ii. To meet the needs of these young people through a flexible range of responses, including but not limited to, group activities, befriending and mentoring, to encourage them away from negative behaviour.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £343,893 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £390,060 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 14 | 1 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £389,790 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £352,446 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 14 | 19 September 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £324,465 | £203,172 | £110,098 | £5,365 | £141 | £5,689 | £345,323 | £35,129 | £310,194 | £0 | 14 | 16 September 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £308,605 | £169,256 | £92,269 | £42,894 | £3,958 | £228 | £373,585 | £87,539 | £286,046 | £0 | 14 | 12 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £397,069 | £18,769 | £312,479 | £65,821 | £0 | £0 | £305,649 | £169,994 | £135,655 | £0 | 14 | 30 September 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
- c/o Dryden Farm, Ashkirk, Selkirk
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.stablelife.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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