OSCR Scottish charity profile

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (For Real Issues Environment Nature Disabled, Stevenston)

Known as FRIENDS

ActiveCharity number SC024354
Registered29 January 1996
Main locationNorth Ayrshire
Legal formUnincorporated association

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC024354
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
KA20 3AU

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

We improve the green spaces in the local area for biodiversity. We do this by planting woodland, creating community orchards, restoring sand dunes and creating wetlands. These activities are undertaken by a mix of volunteers and contractors.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of citizenship or community development
  • the advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Beneficiaries

  • Children or young people
  • Older People
  • People with disabilities or health problems

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

The objectives ofthe Group shall be to benefit the inhabitants of Stevenston by improving the physical environment and preserving the wildlife of the area

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 March 2025£7,486£7,500020 December 2025
31 March 2024£4,302£4,006013 December 2024
31 March 2023£3,452£7,212022 December 2023
31 March 2022£7,512£5,506022 December 2022
31 March 2021£3,358£6,20505 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
16 Highfield Drive, Stevenson, North Ayrshire
Website supplied to OSCR
www.stevenstonconservation.org
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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