01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC022494
- Status
- Not Monitored
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 22
- Postcode
- EH21 6AB
OSCR note: subject to insolvency proceedings - sequestration awarded
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Mid and East Lothian Drugs SCIO (MELD) was established to reduce the harm associated with substance use in Midlothian and East Lothian by providing information using a counselling approach in addition to support and advice within Midlothian and East Lothian and to offer a recovery-based approach to all clients who refer to the service. This is offered by one-to-one appointments and group work.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 The advancement of education. 4.2 The advancement of health. 4.3 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.4 The provision of therapeutic, recreational and social activities, for those in Recovery, their families and their friends
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £601,189 | £695,877 | 22 | 7 April 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £601,189 | £695,877 | 22 | 7 April 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £693,583 | £654,555 | 22 | 17 February 2025 |
| 31 March 2023 | £499,216 | £515,970 | 22 | 15 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £494,484 | £423,348 | 22 | 19 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
- The Esk Centre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.meld-drugs.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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