01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC041341
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 4
- Postcode
- EH8 8DL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We are set up to promote the physical, mental and emotional health of fathers in Scotland. Through the provision of support to men in all aspects of their role as fathers and to raise awareness and increase understanding of the importance of fathers in child development and parenting, thus improving children lives and outcomes through the positive involvement of their fathers, father-figures and families. We aim to do this by growing an engage community of professionals from across Scotland to embrace and advocate for father inclusive practice as part of a whole family approach. Extending the reach and engagement with resources and support to families and fathers across Scotland. Collect, analyse and communicate evidence on the needs and concerns of families, fathers and services and ways to increase positive outcomes for children.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
5.1 To promote the physical, mental and emotional health of fathers in Scotland through the provision of support to men in all aspects of their role as fathers and to raise awareness and increase understanding of the importance of fathers in child development and parenting. 5.2 To advance education through the development and promotion of good practice in all aspects of work with fathers and the production and dissemination of information and research related to fatherhood and work with fathers .
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £121,598 | £115,461 | 4 | 17 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £126,488 | £135,083 | 4 | 10 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £137,933 | £160,086 | 4 | 15 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £180,913 | £122,550 | 4 | 14 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £145,484 | £152,281 | 4 | 9 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
- The Melting Pot, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.fathersnetworkscotland.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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