01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC027472
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 101-250 volunteers
- Staff
- 7
- Postcode
- HS1 2DG
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 22/01/2018 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company (Company Number: SC371733, Company Name: Volunteer Centre Western Isles). Previous Charity Volunteer Centre Western Isles SCIO from 29-10-1998 to 20-08-2018
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Volunteer Centre Western Isles is an independent local charity with offices in Lewis, Harris, Uist & Barra. We provide information, advice and support to individuals interested in volunteering, volunteer managers, voluntary groups/organisations, private and public sector organisations and companies. We offer free, confidential support to people who want to volunteer and groups/organisations who involve volunteers. match volunteers to volunteer roles in hundreds of local and national organisations. support community events that are often run entirely by volunteers. facilitate adult and youth volunteer awards that recognise the achievements of volunteers. facilitate volunteer awards for organisations who provide the best experience for their volunteers. gather statistics and carry out research into volunteering in the Western Isles which we share with local and national government. and work to raise the profile of volunteering as a positive force with prospective volunteers.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 to advance citizenship and to actively encourage, support and promote volunteering throughout the Western Isles. 4.2 to advance education through reducing barriers to education and training opportunities and delivering effective developmental initiatives to improve skills and employability opportunities to the community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £137,527 | £145,379 | 7 | 16 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £129,474 | £136,008 | 7 | 29 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £142,678 | £143,741 | 7 | 16 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £123,636 | £163,070 | 7 | 27 October 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £152,842 | £145,388 | 7 | 18 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
- 95 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Western Isles
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.volunteercentrewi.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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