01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC013744
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH1 1RF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To support the development of children and young people with additional needs, to enable them to maximise their capabilities and achieve as much independence as possible. EXAMPLES OF GRANTS Personal development grants to young people under the age of 25 with additional needs which impact their development. Funding for organisations whose aims and objectives comply with Trefoil's objects. Holiday grants to individuals, families or small groups who meet Trefoil's criteria for development needs.
Charitable purposes
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- 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 makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
To aid, assist and promote, to their advantage, the interests of children and young people (the expression 'children and young people) meaning persons under the age of 25 years at the time they first apply to the Company for assistance) with special needs, including but not limited to physical disability, caring obligations, other disadvantage or leaming and psycho-social needs (or a combination thereof) and to foster their independence, confidence and assertiveness and in particular but without limitation in pursuance thereof to: promote educational opportunities, social skills development and vocational training and personal development opportunities. advance their physical, mental and emotional health by promoting aid and assistance whether directly or indirectly. promote or organise recreational facilities, with the object of improving their condition and/or enjoyment of life.
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 December 2025 | £83,199 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £183,807 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 30 September 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £78,241 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £208,670 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 15 July 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £79,119 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £180,764 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 27 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £77,936 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £160,484 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 12 June 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £79,000 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £169,628 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 6 June 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
- The Signet Library, Parliament Square, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.trefoil.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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