OSCR Scottish charity profile

Anam Cara

ActiveCharity number SC042774
Registered5 December 2011
Main locationMidlothian
Legal formUnincorporated association

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC042774
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland
Volunteers
1-50 volunteers
Staff
0
Postcode
EH32 0RU

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

To inspire and empower women, assisting them in making vital changes to their social, emotional and physical well being.• To liaise with local agencies in the promotion of the group.• To increase knowledge of Mental Health issues and reduce the isolation and stigma of these issues. We offer workshops - 3 per year - with ongoing support giving women the opportunity to learn new coping skills to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of health
  • 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
  • No specific group, or for the benefit of the community

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

The Objectives of the Group shall be to • To inspire and empower women, assisting them in making vital changes to their social, emotional and physical well being. • To liaise with local agencies in the promotion of the group. • To increase knowledge of Mental Health issues and reduce the isolation and stigma of these issues

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
5 April 2025£40,038£38,06209 October 2025
5 April 2024£38,972£75,519011 July 2024
5 April 2023£83,324£91,654013 February 2024
5 April 2022£87,701£83,679013 February 2024
5 April 2021£98,388£84,330013 February 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
Ash Cottage, Back Lane, Aberlady, East Lothian
Website supplied to OSCR
www.anamcara.scot
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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