01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC031660
- 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
- KA3 2HS
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 14 February 2017 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by SC031660 - Duke Of Edinburgh's Award South Ayrshire Association, which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 17 April 2001. Previous Name- Expedition Challenge Ayrshire From 17/04/2001 to 18/05/2021
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Outdoor Partnership have been working across Ayrshire offering outdoor adventure opportunities and experiences to a range of targeted groups. We have delivered - Training courses, Come and Try activities, outdoor activity development programmes in Climbing, SUP Paddling, sailing, and walking. We have worked with 3rd sectors charities, local colleges, local council departments, schools and uniform groups and Duke of Edinburgh`s Award groups.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
“4 To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Ayrshire (here in after called 'the area of benefit' without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the statutory authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and training and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, sports and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. 5 To promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined. 5.1 The advancement of outdoor adventure activities and Education through supporting training which leads to a qualified and experienced work-force capable of leading and supporting outdoor adventure. This should include skills development and employment opportunities for a young workforce.”
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £1,500 | £3,750 | 0 | 25 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £4,590 | £7,690 | 0 | 25 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2023 | £6,048 | £0 | 0 | 25 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2022 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 17 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2021 | £79 | £70 | 0 | 21 December 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
- 11 Lerwick Place, Kilmarnock
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://www.outdoorpartnership.co.uk/en/home/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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