01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC026076
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 96
- Postcode
- G3 8AZ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The company’s objects are a. To deliver high quality independent advocacy, children's rights and participation support to Care Experienced people, who are (or have been) looked after, subject to formal processes and structures or care leavers, working with them to ensure their rights are realised and their achievements recognised. We will also provide independent advocacy for children and young people subject to formal processes, such as child protection processes. In addition to this we will provide independent advocacy for the brothers and sisters of children and young people subject to the children’s hearings system’s processes.b. To enable Care Experienced people, but not exclusively, who are looked after or subject to formal processes and structures, and care leavers, to speak out, campaign for change and reach their potential.c. To provide relief to Care Experienced people by helping them to access information and advice, signposting them to other organisations who can help,
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The company’s objects are: a. To deliver high quality independent advocacy, children's rights and participation support to Care Experienced people, who are (or have been) looked after, subject to formal processes and structures or care leavers, working with them to ensure their rights are realised and their achievements recognised. We will also provide independent advocacy for children and young people subject to formal processes, such as child protection processes. In addition to this we will provide independent advocacy for the brothers and sisters of children and young people subject to the children’s hearings system’s processes. b. To enable Care Experienced people, but not exclusively, who are looked after or subject to formal processes and structures, and care leavers, to speak out, campaign for change and reach their potential. c. To provide relief to Care Experienced people by helping them to access information and advice, signposting them to other organisations who can help, and where needed, practical assistance.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £4,237,915 | £4,435,516 | 96 | 3 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £4,279,775 | £4,654,733 | 96 | 10 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £4,599,379 | £4,675,561 | 96 | 30 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £5,221,611 | £4,607,966 | 96 | 10 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £5,204,363 | £4,893,371 | 96 | 18 October 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
- The Pentagon Business Centre, Suite 208/209, 36-38 Washington Street, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.whocaresscotland.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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