01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC039319
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 7
- Postcode
- DD6 8AR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Taymara is a Scottish charity that improves the quality of life for people facing severe ill-health, especially children, and for people with learning disabilities. We do this by creating inspiring experiences that build confidence, skills, and fresh perspectives. Through safe, supported trips on the River Tay using our vessels, participants explore wildlife, navigation, teamwork, and problem-solving. These activities help shift focus away from illness or limitation and towards curiosity, learning, and possibility. For children affected by serious illness, we also provide follow-on land-based activities linked to heritage, environment, and everyday life, giving them positive interests to share with family and friends. For people with learning disabilities, our work helps reveal abilities that are often underestimated, renewing confidence for both participants and carers.
Charitable purposes
- 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
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
- 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
1. The provision of recreational and training benefits for the benefit of vulnerable groups and those generally excluded for economic reasons from participating in waterborne activities by providing a sea training and experience facility. 2. The relief of those experiencing ill health or suffering from the effects of ill health in others, those with disabilities, particularly learning disabilities, and those in the care of the criminal justice system, by assisting them to make positive changes in their lives through the experience of life and training at sea
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £112,469 | £119,222 | 7 | 12 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £95,081 | £83,977 | 7 | 9 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £41,540 | £104,131 | 7 | 3 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £109,944 | £137,750 | 7 | 30 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £164,906 | £99,270 | 7 | 28 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
- 109B Tay Street, Newport-on-Tay, Fife
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.taymara.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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