01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC031635
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KY12 0RE
OSCR note: Purposes updated
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Gay Dads Scotland exists as a support and social group for gay fathers in Scotland. Members come from a variety of situations, but the common factor is that they have a child/children from a previous straight relationship. The group meets on a monthly basis to provide an opportunity for members to share stories and common experiences and offer peer support. The group also organises a number of social activities to which all members are invited.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The association is a volunteer led support and social group and its purposes are: To preserve and protect the good health, both mental and physical of Gay Fathers and co-parents, and those considering becoming gay fathers, in Scotland, by: I. Providing a safe and affirming space for every member, regardless of background or pathway to parenthood. II. Providing peer advice and support and access to relevant information for members. III. Providing support to and the opportunity to learn from other groups that have similar aims and objectives to ours. IV. Providing health education. V. Providing information to any agencies involved in working with gay parents. VI. Taking educational initiatives to combat discrimination about Gay parents and their children. VII. Providing opportunities for social interaction and networking.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £288 | £1,095 | 0 | 17 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,396 | £453 | 0 | 8 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £246 | £685 | 0 | 4 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £37 | £343 | 0 | 6 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £0 | £222 | 0 | 7 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
- 52 Rose Street, Dunfermline, Fife
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.gaydadsscotland.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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