01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC017888
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH3 8RY
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Fund 'sporting chances' for individuals, either those suffering, carers or families to create memories, A unique feature of the charity is that in return for living their dream through a Sporting Chance, the recipient is asked to raise funds for a charity of their own choice, but not Give Them a Sporting Chance so fundraising efforts will go on to support other charities too.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- 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
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
the relief of those in need by reason of ill-health, disability or other disadvantage, including through support and relief to their carers. the advancement of public participation in sport and recreational activities, through provision of participation opportunities. and the advancement of citizenship and community development, including through the raising of funds for various charitable causes.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2026 | £47,150 | £45,489 | 0 | 30 July 2026 |
| 28 February 2025 | £43,298 | £30,375 | 0 | 14 July 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £24,666 | £38,888 | 0 | 12 September 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £25,083 | £19,062 | 0 | 19 October 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £53,810 | £11,500 | 0 | 20 December 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
- Level 5, 9 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.givethemasportingchance.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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