01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC024495
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 32
- Postcode
- EH54 7AF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
New Directions provides person-centred and values led social care. We support people who have a range of support needs. We are proud to be a member of the Third Sector in West Lothianew Directions is a small, local provider and this means that we never lose sight of what is important to the people we support and their families. New Directions partners with education, health and social work and other charities to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support. New Directions has been active in providing Social Care in West Lothian for twenty years. Initially we provided advice and support for people with epilepsy but since 2015 we have broadened our remit and support people who have a learning disability, autism, mental health, physical disability, addictions and life-limiting conditions. We support people to look after their homes, shop for and cook healthier meals, manage their money look after their health and take part in education, voluntary and paid work.
Charitable purposes
- 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
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To provide services which are benefit to people with a learning, physical or other disability and their families and carers and which enable people to become more confident, more independent and more connected with their communities. To work in partnership with other organisations to enhance the wellbeing of people with a disability by providing practical, social and emotional support. Take part in projects or activities which the Company determines to be of benefit to people with a disability and which promote equality, social inclusion and active citizenship.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £1,008,309 | £956,347 | 32 | 21 January 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £919,615 | £906,989 | 32 | 16 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £853,030 | £841,627 | 32 | 31 January 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £747,421 | £771,457 | 32 | 30 September 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £745,915 | £705,387 | 32 | 10 September 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
- Bloom House, 10 Main Street, Livingston Village, West Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.newdirectionswestlothian.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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