01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC024002
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- KW17 2BW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our charity was set up by people over 50 on the island of Sanday to support all people over 50 on the island. We aim to reduce social isolation and loneliness among the elderly and support them both financially and to access services and companionship.
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
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The object of the group is to promote the benefit of all elderly people in Sanday which is now, or hereafter may be deemed, by law to be charitable by :- I) Co-ordinating volunteers to give practical help and emotional support to elderly people. 2) Bringing together representatives of statutory and voluntary organisations and individuals who have a personal or professional interest in the welfare of the elderly. 3) Involving elderly people in matters which concern them. 4) Making representations on behalf of elderly people. 5) Collating and disseminating information for, from and on behalf of elderly people. 6) 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 2026 | £9,182 | £14,202 | 1 | 14 May 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £19,971 | £10,456 | 1 | 11 June 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £80,181 | £73,978 | 1 | 19 July 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £33,359 | £41,823 | 1 | 25 May 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £6,837 | £7,697 | 1 | 10 June 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
- Clairlea, Lady Post Office, Sanday, Orkney, Please select region, state or province
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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