01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC014849
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 74
- Postcode
- AB10 1SD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Aberdeen Cyrenians exists to prevent and alleviate homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion across Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland. We support people experiencing crisis or vulnerability by providing safe accommodation, practical help, and person-centered care. Our services include residential and supported living, housing support, outreach, and advice for those facing homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, or financial hardship. We work collaboratively with local partners and communities to deliver holistic support, build resilience, and empower individuals to regain independence and stability.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
‘The Objects of the Company shall be to deliver public and community benefits in the North East of Scotland by way of the provision of a range of support services for those with multiple, complex needs, those homeless, at risk of homelessness or affected by homelessness in any way: 3.2.1 to prevent or relieve poverty and financial hardship. 3.2.2 to promote social inclusion and equality and diversity. and 3.2.3 to protect vulnerable individuals from harm or abuse.’
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £2,965,117 | £3,032,716 | 74 | 22 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £3,407,457 | £2,878,579 | 74 | 20 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £3,195,046 | £3,618,316 | 74 | 1 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £3,226,180 | £3,372,864 | 74 | 23 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £3,323,333 | £3,500,994 | 74 | 13 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
- 62 Summer Street, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.weareac.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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