01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC027348
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 5
- Postcode
- KA27 8HB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Arran Cancer Support was established in 1989 and since then has provided support to people on Arran who have been impacted by cancer. The services provided include annual financial payment for the provision of a dedicated NHS cancer nurse who is based on Arran. financial support for people who want to take their own car to hospital appointments with the help of a companion. drivers who meet service users at either Ardrossan or Troon port and take them to and from hospital appointments on the mainland. support for emergency accommodation needs when returning ferries do not sail. a wide range of complementary therapies to help people with well-being. a comfortable area to chat and relax in its Hub in Brodick….and a good deal more.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 To relieve the suffering and distress of people with cancer on the Isle of Arran, including Holy Isle, by:- 4.1.1 Providing home care, transport and other services to those in need of support. 4.1.2 Providing skilled listening and supportive services for patients and their families. 4.1.3 Acting as facilitators for general palliative care. 4.2 To provide any other service compatible with the objects of the organisation
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £177,688 | £183,431 | 5 | 30 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £179,541 | £167,229 | 5 | 7 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £177,833 | £147,067 | 5 | 28 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £138,519 | £114,290 | 5 | 30 August 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £109,321 | £103,515 | 5 | 30 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
- Almarran, Blackwaterfoot
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.arrancancersupport.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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