01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC042513
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 5
- Postcode
- IV3 5PR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
SPIRIT Advocacy undertakes collective advocacy for mental health and learning disability
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- 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
1) The aims and charitable purposes of the company shall be: a.) The promotion of equality and diversity and the elimination of stigma and discrimination against people with learning disabilities, mental health problems and associated conditions. b.) The advancement of citizenship and community development by strengthening the collective voice of people with learning disabilities, mental health problems and associated conditions and enabling them to express their own views and make their own decisions. c.) The promotion of positive mental health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities, mental health problems and related conditions. d.) Improve the lives and experiences of people with learning disabilities, mental health problems and related conditions.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £179,834 | £111,236 | 5 | 16 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £138,998 | £105,700 | 5 | 10 September 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £126,333 | £166,783 | 5 | 14 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £143,600 | £143,535 | 5 | 29 August 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £151,958 | £150,220 | 5 | 26 November 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
- Ritsons, Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, Forbes House, 36 Huntly Street, Inverness
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.spiritadvocacy.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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