01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC024639
- 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
- EH13 0LA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To support the officer commanding of 870 (Dreghorn) Squadron in delivering the objectives of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets by funding those activities not in receipt of public funding and in particular (a) the advancement of the education and training of the Squadron’s cadets in the principles of good citizenship and service to the community, so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities and assist them to grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. and (b) to improve the conditions of life of the cadets by the provision of facilities or equipment for recreation or other leisure time activities.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The purpose of the Squadron Association (‘the Association’) is to fully support the squadron commander to further the objects of the Air Training Corps (‘the ATC’) as contained in the Schedule to the Royal Warrant as amended from time to time but in particular to support activities which foster the spirit of adventure amongst the squadron’s cadets and develop their qualities of leadership and good citizenship.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £16,114 | £10,863 | 0 | 3 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £12,685 | £16,163 | 0 | 21 June 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £1,777 | £710 | 0 | 4 August 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £1,359 | £893 | 0 | 2 August 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £2,218 | £1,203 | 0 | 27 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
- 870 (Dreghorn) Squadron, 301 Colinton Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- 870squadron.charityhive.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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