01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC031455
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- IV40 8LA
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 20 November 2012 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by Christian Outlook On Lochalsh SC031455, which was an trust registered as a charity since 28 December 2000.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
COOL is a Christian youth-work project in the West Highlands of Scotland that aims to encourage and support all children and young people, primarily helping to meet emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Our goal is to see young people become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors through mentoring, providing safe spaces, giving opportunities and encouragement to explore the Christian faith, discovering more about God and the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus Christ. Our main work in schools includes Religious Observance assemblies, drop-in clubs, Religious & Moral Education and pastoral support as well as supporting specific projects as required. We also work alongside community youth clubs and church groups to encourage, train, and support local parishes. This includes residential youth weekends, Holiday Bible Clubs in the summer and other residential trips to youth events.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
- 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
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The work of the Charity focuses on the young people of Lochalsh, South Skye, Applecross and Glenelg. Its purpose is to benefit these young people through supporting and facilitating existing Christian youth work, and through providing additional social, recreational and spiritual opportunities for them.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2025 | £63,591 | £63,017 | 2 | 11 August 2026 |
| 30 November 2024 | £46,234 | £52,830 | 2 | 5 June 2025 |
| 30 November 2023 | £51,230 | £50,463 | 2 | 5 June 2024 |
| 30 November 2022 | £39,752 | £37,522 | 2 | 20 March 2023 |
| 30 November 2021 | £37,352 | £36,460 | 2 | 9 June 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
- Aultmhor, Glenelg, Kyle
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.coolscotland.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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