01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029417
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 39
- Postcode
- HS7 5LA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity delivers services that meet a range of needs in communities in Benbecula, Uist and neighbouring islands, with the following main areas of work: • Care at Home • Respite Care and Support for Carers • Mental Health and Well-Being Support (including support for independent living, mental health support, Art Psychotherapy, and Post Diagnostic Support (Dementia)). • Community Transport • Community Gardens • Employability and Volunteering As an organisation that delivers accredited services, Tagsa Uibhist works closely with the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the NHS, the SSSC, Care Inspectorate, and the Community Transport Association, as well as other third sector organisations with shared goals, complementing and adding to their efforts.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The company’s objects are: 3.1 (a) Provide the highest quality services for people in need of care and support in the community. (b) Support carers and their families by assisting them to access relevant services and information, and enabling them to take breaks from their caring responsibilities. (c) Promote and support health and wellbeing across the community of Uist. (d) Advocate for improved services and the wider understanding of the vulnerable and disadvantaged in the community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £1,198,808 | £1,021,895 | 39 | 15 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £904,098 | £915,715 | 39 | 10 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £757,686 | £843,754 | 39 | 15 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £828,565 | £764,667 | 39 | 15 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £776,319 | £693,064 | 39 | 15 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
- Tagsa Uibhist, East Camp, Balivanich, Benbecula
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.tagsauibhist.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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