01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC026976
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- KY11 3BZ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Talkmatters’ aim is to provide a confidential counselling service which addresses the therapeutic needs of those living in Fife.
Charitable purposes
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To relieve people in need of spiritual, emotional, social or psychological support by the provision of a counselling service which is consistent with the Christian principles of acceptance, forgiveness, healing and love as reflected in the person of Jesus Christ. that is financially accessible to all and is provided by trained and experienced counsellors who are professionally qualified or are working towards qualification
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £80,399 | £69,438 | 2 | 6 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £68,414 | £71,559 | 2 | 25 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £72,134 | £64,974 | 2 | 7 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £66,238 | £58,159 | 2 | 16 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £51,427 | £57,249 | 2 | 27 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
- Unit 12 Dunfermline Business Centre, Izatt Avenue, Dunfermline, Fife
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.talkmatters.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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