01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC012779
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 12
- Postcode
- IV31 6JX
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 23 March 2016 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by Ladybird Development Group, which was an Unincorporated Association registered as a Charity since 27 May 1987.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To offer care and support to children aged from 0-5years who require additional support, due to being disadvantaged through disability or illness. The centre employs 12 part time staff to offer 1:1 keyworker support to further the development of 16 children each week with additional support needs, including physical, sensory and learning impairments.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 The advancement of education Children are referred by a Health Professional or Social Worker who has concerns about their development. The organisation aims to enhance the learning experiences of children with Additional Support Needs (medical, physical, sensory, and learning difficulties), by offering 1:1 support by qualified and experienced staff. Learning outcomes are based on Birth to Three and Curriculum for Excellence guidelines. 4.2 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (including relief given by the provision of accommodation or care). Children are referred by a Health Professional or Social Worker who has concerns about their development. The organisation aims to enhance the learning experiences of children with Additional Support Needs (medical, physical, sensory, and learning difficulties), by offering 1:1 support by qualified and experienced staff. In addition, therapeutic activities are arranged for children with physical challenges, and sensory activities for those with sensory impairments. Parents and families receive respite while children attend the centre (during school term time). A transport service is available for local children who require it.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £244,855 | £159,480 | 12 | 2 December 2025 |
| 31 August 2024 | £176,842 | £136,389 | 12 | 12 December 2024 |
| 31 August 2023 | £131,882 | £127,986 | 12 | 12 December 2023 |
| 31 August 2022 | £105,782 | £138,530 | 12 | 8 February 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £135,568 | £133,104 | 12 | 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
- Ladybird Development Group, St Gerardine School, St Gerardines Rd, Lossiemouth, Moray
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.ladybird.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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