01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC016309
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 10
- Postcode
- TD11 3XG
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Bavs is set up to strengthen communities across Berwickshire and improve the wellbeing and quality of life of local people. We work to reduce isolation and loneliness, improve access to services, support health and wellbeing, relieve poverty and financial hardship, create opportunities for learning and volunteering, and protect the environment. We do this by operating community charity shops and our Reuse Hub, providing affordable donated and reused goods while creating welcoming spaces for volunteering and social connection. We support individuals and community groups through volunteering opportunities, practical assistance, grants and community projects. We also work in partnership with local organisations to develop services and initiatives that respond to community needs, including environmental and reuse projects.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- 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
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Objects 2 The company's objects are: (a) The prevention or relief of poverty For example, the company will provide a cost-effective alternative to clothing and homeware in our charity shops. (b) The advancement of education For example, through volunteering opportunities, the company will offer training and employability skills. Engaging in the preservation, promotion and improvement of fine craftmanship. (c) The advancement of health For example, the company will promote community projects to combat social isolation and promote positive mental health practices. (d) The advancement of citizenship or community development For example, the company will engage with communities, providing resources to further promote citizenship (e) The advancement of environmental protection or improvement For example, the company will divert waste from landfill through its Charity Shops and Reuse hub. It will encourage its Berwickshire community to adopt sustainable practices. (f) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. For example, the company will offer support where possible to those in need, through community engagement.
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 March 2026 | £353,483 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £293,158 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 10 | 6 October 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £258,096 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £364,781 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 10 | 3 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £297,878 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £341,832 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 10 | 2 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £391,275 | £2,995 | £195,021 | £193,259 | £0 | £0 | £398,195 | £108,599 | £289,596 | £0 | 10 | 4 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £465,619 | £9,044 | £259,513 | £183,479 | £0 | £13,583 | £391,530 | £93,660 | £296,409 | £1,461 | 10 | 15 November 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
- Berwickshire Reuse Hub , Smiths Yard, Berwick Road , Chirnside, Berwickshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.bavs.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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