01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC038673
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- HS2 0RH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We promote the well being of the senior citizens of the Galson to Ballantrushal area of the island of Lewis by holding monthly meetings with speakers or activities. We also have day trips on the island and a yearly mainland trip
Charitable purposes
- 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
- Older People
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To promote the well being of the senior citizens of the Galson to Ballantrushal area of the island of Lewis and it's environs without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by associating the local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupation so that their conditions of life may be improved. providing accommodation and facilities for regular social gatherings of senior citizens in the said area to enable them to mix with their peers, alleviate loneliness and enable them to improve their quality of life. providing refreshments or meals as appropriate at the above gatherings. promoting activities and arranging excursions to enhance the senior citizens' quality of life. and promoting contact with and between senior citizens in the said area in any appropriate way.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £9,600 | £10,550 | 0 | 8 August 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £9,814 | £10,332 | 0 | 4 July 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £8,267 | £9,792 | 0 | 14 July 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £2,730 | £1,050 | 0 | 5 September 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £4 | £380 | 0 | 20 September 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
- 43 Lower Shader, Isle of Lewis
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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