01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC015338
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 7
- Postcode
- KY1 1XT
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on April 02 2024 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company Express Group (Fife) Limited (SC283586)
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We provide twelve social activity groups each week right across Fife for adults experiencing poor mental health. Users are provided with a simple breakfast and lunch and can take part in a range of activities, or simply sit and chat with others. Staff also arrange occasional excursions and activities outwith the groups. We have two caseworkers who assist service users in need of a bit more help, Things such as dealing with letters from banks or council, or help with form filling or attending appointments. Each year we run circa. 575 groups, excursions or days out with over 3,400 attendees made up of around 110 individuals. People don’t require a medical diagnosis to use our services as we feel prevention is the best approach, so we aim to help people maintain their mental wellbeing in the hope that it prevents the need for medical intervention.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4. To advance the wellbeing of people with mental health problems. The beneficiaries of the charity shall be predominantly, but not exclusively, individuals who reside or work in Fife. The Charity will provide opportunities for service users of Express Groups Fife and other beneficiaries to share experience and offer mutual support. 4.1 To provide a safe place where service users can share experiences, and support each other 4.2 To provide recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the activities are primarily intended, opportunities for self-help social activities, meetings, and outings for service users of Fife Express Group. 4.3 To promote understanding of the special needs and problems of people with psychiatric illness in the community. 4.4 To seek to improve mental health services.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £183,394 | £172,332 | 7 | 13 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £196,641 | £182,724 | 7 | 11 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £183,299 | £182,545 | 7 | 1 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £178,578 | £174,801 | 7 | 8 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £168,982 | £122,765 | 7 | 17 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
- New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, Fife
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.expressgroupfife.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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