01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC021592
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KY10 2LH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charis Foundation existed to provide a counselling service to those in need, regardless of social status, race, religious or philosophical belief. Since January 2023, clients had been requested to make voluntary donations for each session. however, provision of the service remained free to those who were unable to make a financial contribution. The second aspect of the Charis Foundation was to provide CPCAB-accredited counselling Training Levels 2, 3, and 4, culminating in the Charis Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. The third aspect of Charis Foundation was to offer Christian retreats designed to suit individual requirements.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of religion
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To promote the welfare and relieve persons in need of spiritual, emotional and psychological support by the provision of counseling and to manage and maintain a resource centre to provide training for those in counselling. In furtherance thereof but not othewise the Charis Foundation shall seek. (a) To provide a Counselling Service to those who self refer or individuals referred by agencies or churches. (b) To provide pastoral care and spiritual direction to those who self refer or individuals referred by agencies or churches (c) To provide training, education and supervision for those working in the caring professions and within local communities of faith. (d) To promote opportunities for networking and consultancy in the community. (e) To provide retreats and spiritual direction.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 March 2026 | £37,624 | £20,731 | 0 | 27 April 2026 |
| 28 March 2025 | £14,513 | £54,107 | 0 | 27 April 2026 |
| 28 March 2024 | £56,057 | £49,228 | 0 | 22 July 2024 |
| 28 March 2023 | £30,494 | £33,466 | 0 | 7 August 2023 |
| 28 March 2022 | £62,417 | £63,371 | 0 | 12 July 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
- 21 Marygate, Pittenweem, Fife
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.charisfoundation.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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