01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC012563
- 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
- G84 0JB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To promote the development of young people in achieving their physical intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles ethos and practices of the Marine Society and Sea Cadets.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
2.1 The charitable purpose of the Unit (the Purpose) is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC). In furtherance of the Purpose, the Unit may: a. offer young people a structured environment in which to develop. b. provide access to education and training including (but not restricted to): sailing (inshore and offshore), paddle sports, power boating, seamanship, navigation, marine engineering, cooking, music, first aid, drill, piping, and public service. c. provide opportunities for young people to obtain a range of qualifications. and d. provide opportunities for community involvement.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2025 | £15,411 | £12,259 | 0 | 12 May 2025 |
| 30 April 2024 | £11,654 | £11,119 | 0 | 9 May 2024 |
| 30 April 2023 | £12,665 | £13,731 | 0 | 12 October 2023 |
| 30 April 2022 | £8,077 | £8,954 | 0 | 11 October 2022 |
| 30 April 2021 | £3,319 | £4,409 | 0 | 20 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
- The Copse, Donaldsons Brae, Kilcreggan, Helensburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- units.ms-sc.org/helensburgh
- Parent charity
- The Sea Cadet Association · 306141
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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