OSCR Scottish charity profile

The Ladybird Development Group

ActiveCharity number SC012779
Registered27 May 1987
Main locationMoray
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
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
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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

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 August 2025£244,855£159,480122 December 2025
31 August 2024£176,842£136,3891212 December 2024
31 August 2023£131,882£127,9861212 December 2023
31 August 2022£105,782£138,530128 February 2023
31 August 2021£135,568£133,1041231 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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