01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC030582
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA34 4EQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
First Argyll Scouts was set up to help young people in Oban build confidence and learn practical life skills through fun, hands-on activities in a social setting outwith school. The volunteer leaders focus the weekly sessions on a variety of areas including learning useful skills (like first aid and teamwork), outdoor activities (like cycling, hiking and bush crafts), and developing responsibility, leadership, and good values. As well as weekly sessions in our hall / around Oban, we organise several camps throughout the year for the children to attend. These camps can involve activities such as rock climbing, canoeing and archery, amongst others. The camps are in a variety of locations, both locally for a night or two, or further away across Scotland and also recently have included an international trip to Norway. The children gain so much for attending our Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts groups and parents note that our programme of activities helps them build confidence and grow into
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
‘Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society’
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £16,180 | £11,042 | 0 | 22 March 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £9,075 | £9,696 | 0 | 15 January 2025 |
| 28 April 2023 | £9,075 | £9,696 | 0 | 25 January 2024 |
| 28 April 2022 | £7,314 | £7,116 | 0 | 14 April 2023 |
| 28 April 2021 | £10,995 | £1,864 | 0 | 14 April 2023 |
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
- 28a Glencruitten Drive, OBAN, Argyll and Bute
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Scouts Scotland Scout Association · SC017511
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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