01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029250
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 90
- Postcode
- ML5 3RB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity provides care, respite, recreational and support services for children, young people and adults with additional support needs and disabilities. Its aim is to improve wellbeing, independence and social inclusion, while supporting families and carers. Services are delivered through person-centred 1:1 support, group activities, day opportunities, clubs, holiday programmes and adult support services, including 24-hour care where required. The charity works closely with families, local authorities and partner organisations to ensure services are safe, accessible and tailored to individual needs, helping beneficiaries build confidence, develop life skills and participate fully in their communities.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 To provide, or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation, in the interests of social welfare for disabled children and young people and their non-disabled peers resident within North and South Lanarkshire ('the Operating Areas') with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.2 To promote education through: a) the provision and supervision of learning-orientated play activities for school and pre-school children. b) the promotion of social inclusion of disabled children and young people in mainstream recreation and leisure activities with a view to raising awareness and understanding amongst the general public the rights and needs of such individuals. 4.3 To promote and/or provide training in the skills associated with the care and supervision of disabled children and young people.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £899,855 | £868,256 | 90 | 22 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £788,214 | £736,302 | 90 | 13 January 2025 |
| 31 March 2023 | £621,254 | £593,969 | 90 | 21 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £475,875 | £484,894 | 90 | 22 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £442,729 | £417,045 | 90 | 1 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
- Unit 33, Coatbridge Business Centre, Coatbridge
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.partnersinplay.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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