01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC042809
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 11
- Postcode
- FK10 3HN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity is set up to prevent or relieve poverty and improve the conditions of life of people who are marginalised, face social inclusion, vulnerable or homeless, principally in the Clackmannanshire area, but including any other area of Scotland. We are also working on improving sustainability and reducing waste. We have a foodbank and Community Larder, a Community Cafe and provide a Cafe Extra service which delivers a light lunch up to 3 times a week providing recipients with some friendly social contact and a gentle welfare check. Our Soup Pot provides free hot meals in a warm environment, and we run several Social Projects including Bingo Breakfast, lunch clubs, family meals and afternoon teas, providing opportunities for people to meet. We have a school uniform club that runs throughout the year, based in our charity shop in the town centre. In 2024 we introduced a food truck, which provides freshly prepared free hot meals to families across various locations .
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- 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
To prevent or relieve poverty and improve the conditions of life of people who are marginalized, facing social exclusion, vulnerable or homeless in the Clackmannanshire area and any other area in Scotland. This will be done by undertaking, supporting, encouraging and promoting projects which offer practical help to those in need. To advance education by providing, supporting or promoting training and skills development and generally aid the development of those who are unemployed, homeless or face social exclusion or who are marginalised for any other reason in Clackmannanshire or elsewhere in Scotland. To promote equality and diversity to create a fairer society in Clackmannanshire and elsewhere in Scotland, where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. This will be achieved by undertaking, supporting, encouraging or promoting projects which support the elimination of discrimination and place a positive value on diversity in the community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £364,732 | £406,919 | 11 | 29 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £322,642 | £353,763 | 11 | 30 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £499,764 | £340,241 | 11 | 30 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £445,840 | £390,785 | 11 | 28 September 2022 |
| 31 December 2020 | £226,718 | £116,544 | 11 | 14 September 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
- 8 Fairmount Drive, Sauchie, Alloa, Clackmannanshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.the-gate-charity.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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