01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC023998
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KW17 2EB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity meets fortnightly during school term time, to provide a 2 course lunch for over 50s on the island and the charity organises speakers, film shows and games and celebrate Christmas, birthdays and Burns Night.
Charitable purposes
- 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
Beneficiaries
- Older People
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The object of the group is to promote the benefit of all persons over the age of fifty in Shapinsay which is now, or hereafter may be deemed, by law to be charitable by:- Co-ordinating volunteers to give practical help and emotional support to elderly and disabled people. Bringing together representatives of statutory and voluntary organisations, & individuals who have a personal or professional interest in the welfare of the elderly. Involving members in matters which concern them. Making representations on behalf of members. Collating and disseminating information for, from and on behalf of members. Initiating, promoting and enabling appropriate services and resources to be established and made available as widely as possible.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £3,708 | £4,318 | 0 | 17 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £3,431 | £3,831 | 0 | 14 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £3,840 | £3,214 | 0 | 22 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £653 | £855 | 0 | 13 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £251 | £251 | 0 | 21 December 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
- Linton, Shapinsay, Orkney
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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