01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC020039
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 74
- Postcode
- G2 5LA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Unity supports people who are vulnerable or at risk of disadvantage. We do this in a variety of ways including programmes to support adults with learning difficulties and services to help young and adult unpaid carers. We also operate a social enterprise, the Spoon Café, whose proceeds help to enhance our services further.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4. The company’s objects are: 4.1 To relieve social exclusion by the provision of support services, training activities and employment opportunities for adults and young people in Scotland who have encountered social, educational and physical barriers, mental health issues and learning disabilities. To empower such individuals, enrich their lives and enable them to achieve positive outcomes by providing appropriate support through: 4.1.1 The promotion of companies whose activities are directed towards the provision of necessary support, training and employment for people who have encountered barriers or challenges in obtaining appropriate support, the provision of paid employment for such persons, the acquisition and holding of shares, stocks, debentures and other interests in companies whose activities are so directed and the provision of managerial supervisory and consultancy services to, or in respect of, such companies. 4.1.2 The provision of advice and assistance with regard to the establishment and operation of enterprises whose activities are directed towards the aims of cultural, social and economic inclusion of adults and young people with disabilities or disadvantages. 4.1.3 The promotion and implementation of schemes of community benefit of a charitable nature. and 4.1.4 The provision of care, support services, training and employment opportunities. 4.2 To carry on any other activity which may be advantageously carried on in connection with any of the objects of the company.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £2,669,374 | £2,638,988 | 74 | 10 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £2,024,305 | £1,802,659 | 74 | 16 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £1,787,685 | £1,664,627 | 74 | 26 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £1,662,000 | £1,517,000 | 74 | 30 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £1,627 | £1,462 | 74 | 27 October 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
- Floor 6, The Exchange, 142 St Vincent Street, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.unity-enterprise.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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