01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC042245
- 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
- EH33 2AU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The objective of BBEL shall be to promote the benefit of Outdoor Activities to persons aged 16 years and over living in East Lothian with disabilities and mental health issues, without distinction of gender, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by linking with local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance Outdoor 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 health and conditions of life may be improved.
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
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objectives ofBBEL shall be to promote the benefit of Outdoor Activities to persons aged 16 years and over living in East Lothian with disabilities and mental health issues, without distinction of gender, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by linking with local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance Outdoor 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 health and conditions of life may be improved
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £10,221 | £9,485 | 0 | 22 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £30,659 | £31,580 | 0 | 19 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £13,147 | £12,170 | 0 | 19 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £8,033 | £7,995 | 0 | 19 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2021 | £5,195 | £5,190 | 0 | 19 November 2024 |
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
- 48 Muirpark Road, Tranent, East Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- bbel.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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