01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC037311
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 101-250 volunteers
- Staff
- 27
- Postcode
- EH11 2NL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Big Hearts Community Trust is an award-winning charity operating from Gorgie, in South-West Edinburgh. Initially set up in 2006, Big Hearts initiated a new strategic direction in 2015 to become a charity dedicated to supporting families in need and vulnerable groups. Since then we harness the power of the Heart of Midlothian badge to build and deliver high quality support services around mental health, equality and social isolation. Big Hearts is also acting as community anchor for grassroot and non-profit groups in the surroundings of Tynecastle Park.
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
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- 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 objects for which the Company is established are:- 3.1 The advancement of community development and education by providing, alone or in conjunction with others, opportunities for young people and adults in families which are in need to build their skills and confidence through social and physical activities. 3.2 The relief of families which are in need through the provision of practical and financial support 3.3 The provision of recreational facilities for families which are in need and for community groups to encourage engagement and participation by them. 3.4 The advancement of education and the relief of families which are in need through the provision of advocacy campaigns designed to raise awareness of those needs among the public and those responsible for the policy, planning and delivery of public services.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £885,166 | £884,467 | 27 | 18 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £645,316 | £706,844 | 27 | 18 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £639,248 | £613,523 | 27 | 22 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £466,999 | £509,634 | 27 | 5 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £557,902 | £436,896 | 27 | 21 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
- Tynecastle Park, McLeod Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://www.bighearts.org.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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