01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC032517
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 4
- Postcode
- KA6 6DX
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 13 May 2016 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by Ayr Hospital volunteers SC032517, which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 12 December 2001
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The objectives of the charity, which have not changed since last year's report, shall be to create, foster and maintain public interest in the patients and staff of Ayr Hospital by providing voluntary unpaid services.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation’s purposes are: The relief of those in need through the provision of a shop and tea bar to improve the conditions of life of the patients whilst in University Hospital Ayr, Dalmellington Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA6 6DX. The activities of the organisation shall also include the provision of a trolley service to wards and clinics. These activities are in no way restrictive of the powers of the organisation to carry out such voluntary work as may be from time to time agreed by them with hospital managers. In addition to the foregoing activities the organisation may raise funds and invite and collect contributions from any person or persons. The advancement of health through the provision of grants to the endowment funds held by the hospital for the purpose of enhancing the accommodation or facilities of University Hospital Ayr or for purchasing equipment, machinery, instruments, fittings or furnishings to be used at University Hospital Ayr. Note this list is not exhaustive.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £210,874 | £219,578 | 4 | 23 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £264,528 | £242,816 | 4 | 23 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £137,888 | £147,598 | 4 | 27 January 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £75,983 | £94,933 | 4 | 16 February 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £52,841 | £71,495 | 4 | 6 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
- University Hospital Ayr, Dalmellington Road, Ayr
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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