01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC021772
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 28
- Postcode
- EH21 7PQ
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 10 February 2016 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by SC021772 - Consultation Advocacy Promotion Service, which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 20 August 1993.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We fulfil our purposes through the provision of: i. independent collective advocacy to people who are experiencing, or have experienced mental health issues or disadvantage. ii. independent individual advocacy to people experiencing disadvantage and who need help to express their views and wishes. iii. education and information sessions informed and led by people with experience of mental health issues. The main aim of CAPS’ work is therefore to assist people, through advocacy, as individuals or as members of a group, to set their own agenda, make their wishes known and to have a say in how they live and what services they use.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4. The organisation's purposes are to advance and promote human rights. facilitate community development and educate people about mental health issues through the provision of: i. independent collective advocacy to people who are experiencing, or have experienced mental health issues or disadvantage. ii. independent individual advocacy to people experiencing disadvantage and who need help to express their views and wishes. iii. education and information sessions informed and led by people with experience of mental health issues.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £821,454 | £877,815 | 28 | 19 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £904,790 | £849,320 | 28 | 25 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £840,932 | £724,534 | 28 | 6 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £667,279 | £644,549 | 28 | 19 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £513,785 | £437,078 | 28 | 25 November 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
- Old Stables, Eskmills Park, Station Road, MUSSELBURGH
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.capsadvocacy.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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