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
We endeavour to relieve poverty through practical services that provide immediate assistance to people experiencing hardship. Food provision, crisis support and essential household items all reduce pressure on families and prevent situations from escalating. Our staff team support our educational programmes with structure and care. Our volunteers and staff form a strong, compassionate team dedicated to helping people through difficult times.
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 | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £372,283 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £389,395 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 11 | 28 September 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £364,732 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £406,919 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 11 | 29 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £322,642 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £353,763 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 11 | 30 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £499,764 | £367,120 | £11,976 | £33,028 | £51 | £87,589 | £340,241 | £27,307 | £312,934 | £0 | 11 | 30 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £445,840 | £412,120 | £11,866 | £21,854 | £0 | £0 | £390,785 | £7,068 | £383,717 | £0 | 11 | 28 September 2022 |
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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