01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029869
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 10
- Postcode
- DG8 6NL
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 25 March 2021 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company (Company number: SC201645, company name: Newton Stewart Initiative).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The purpose of NSI are to benefit the community of Newton Stewart and the surrounding area which comprises the postcode district DG8 and Cree Valley Community Council area with the following objectives: The advancement of community development within the community through. Developing opportunities for an inclusive community which can cater for all needs. Advancing community wellbeing encompassing both physical and mental stimulation which includes tackling loneliness. Promoting and engaging in environmental activities. We do this through the provision of youth groups and engaging with older people through groups, day centres and care homes. We provide a range of activities and events free of charge for people of all ages and abilities and have developed inclusive play areas and other sporting opportunities. We also work closely with other similar minded voluntary organisation.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The SCIO’s purposes are to benefit the community of Newton Stewart and the surrounding area which comprises the postcode district of DG 8 and Cree Valley community Council area (“the Community”) with the following objects: 4.1 The advancement of community development (including the advancement of rural regeneration) within the Community. In furtherance of this the SCIO will: • Develop opportunities for an inclusive community which can cater for all needs. • Advance community wellbeing encompassing both physical and mentally stimulating which includes tackling loneliness. • Provide a resilience service to the community • Promote and engage in environmental activities But only to the extent that the above purposes are consistent with the main purpose of furthering the achievement of sustainable development.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £298,434 | £376,952 | 10 | 5 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £193,509 | £131,567 | 10 | 27 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £58,262 | £58,568 | 10 | 15 January 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £196,796 | £185,055 | 10 | 18 April 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £95,707 | £57,283 | 10 | 1 February 2022 |
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
- Newton Stewart Initiative, 79 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.newtonstewart.net
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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