01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC024716
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G84 0HJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The main purpose of the Air Training Corps (often called “Air Cadets”) is to give young people opportunities for personal development, leadership, and aviation-related experiences. Examples are: 1. Build life skills Cadets develop confidence, discipline, teamwork, and communication skills. Activities are designed to help young people grow into responsible and capable adults. 2. Leadership and responsibility You get chances to lead teams, plan activities, and take on responsibility as you progress through the ranks. 3. Aviation and aerospace exposure Since it’s linked to the Royal Air Force, cadets learn about flying, aircraft, and space. Many get opportunities for: Flying in real aircraft Gliding Flight simulation 4. Adventure and outdoor training There’s a big focus on activities like: Camping Hiking Shooting (safely supervised) Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participation 5. Education and qualifications
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
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 2026 | £8,110 | £9,064 | 0 | 4 April 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £9,691 | £7,785 | 0 | 3 April 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £4,284 | £2,461 | 0 | 16 April 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £3,948 | £1,296 | 0 | 18 April 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £445 | £1,399 | 0 | 26 April 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
- Mr P A Smith, Daisybank West, Shore Road, Kilcreggan
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Air Training Corps HQ Glasgow West Scotland
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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