01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC034820
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 26
- Postcode
- AB15 6GZ
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 19/08/2015 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by Somebody Cares Trust UK which was a Trust registered as a charity since 13/08/2003. Former Legal Name Somebody Cares UK SCIO to Somebody Cares SCIO, effective date 10-07-2020
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Founded in 2002, our mission focuses on providing immediate relief and practical, holistic support to those experiencing hardship in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas. We are driven by our vision of creating a community where compassion eliminates poverty, guided by three fundamental values that shape everything we do: Compassion, Dignity and Community. Through these principles, we continue to build bridges of support and kindness throughout our region. Leveraging our proven track record and established presence in the community, our purpose is to be the go-to charity for anyone facing hardship, poverty or societal exclusion. We aim to reach as many people as need support across the region, being the first point of contact during challenging life circumstances. We purposely drive visibility of our services around homelessness and provision of essential household items such as furniture and food.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- 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
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 1. the prevention or relief of poverty, and 2. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £1,766,412 | £1,739,944 | 26 | 18 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,492,425 | £1,474,200 | 26 | 20 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £1,410,875 | £1,412,501 | 26 | 22 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £1,141,505 | £1,114,399 | 26 | 31 August 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £671,558 | £607,077 | 26 | 16 November 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
- Royfold House, Hill of Rubislaw, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.somebodycaresscotland.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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