01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC040019
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DG1 1LW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Oasis Youth Centre is a dedicated community space that includes a rehearsal room and recording studio, gaming and computer room, art room, café and performance area and a hospitality kitchen that are all free for young people to use. All groups within the Oasis seek to support young people to develop their confidence, skills and access to opportunities, as well as be a confidential space where people can access support and information on the issues affecting them. Accredited programmes such as Youth Achievement Awards and Dynamic Youth Awards are also incorporated into groups to recognise young peoples learning and personal development.
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
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of the project are to promote the benefit of young people in the Dumfries area by associating with the local and statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide or promote the provision of facilities, in the interests of social welfare, for recreation and other leisure time occupation thereby improving the conditions of life of the aforementioned young people and developing their physical, mental and spiritual capacities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and in furtherance thereof.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2025 | £22,039 | £25,035 | 0 | 5 February 2026 |
| 28 February 2024 | £234,418 | £81,914 | 0 | 11 December 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £19,300 | £28,399 | 0 | 29 January 2024 |
| 28 February 2022 | £37,619 | £34,265 | 0 | 23 January 2023 |
| 28 February 2021 | £52,924 | £64,650 | 0 | 10 May 2022 |
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
- Newall Terrace, Dumfries
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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