01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC030412
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 12
- Postcode
- DG9 7AL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To enhance travel opportunities for people who have difficulty in accessing transport services in Wigtownshire through the improved utilisation of existing vehicles and the removal of any duplication of activity presently occurring. WCT's aim of a co-ordinated transport network is still at the forefront of its objectives. The organisation intends to make a meaningful and sustainable contribution to improving transport for everyone across the area. The organisation promotes social inclusion in rural areas by providing sustainable improvements in the quality of available transport in partnership with local communities, public and private bodies.
Charitable purposes
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of the Group shall be to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Wigtownshire area by assisting through the voluntary provision of transport ,advice,aid or assistance the work of statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and bodies engaged in the relief of poverty, sickness and disabilities including the disabilities of old age,the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation within the meaning of Section 1 ofthe Recreational Charities Act 1958 and any other charitable purpose,so that the conditions of life of the aforementioned inhabitants may be improved
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £341,129 | £274,624 | 12 | 23 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £264,561 | £227,160 | 12 | 30 September 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £222,994 | £207,164 | 12 | 24 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £212,354 | £195,106 | 12 | 20 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £261,362 | £157,608 | 12 | 19 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
- Barony College Garage, Lewis Street, Stranraer
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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