01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC042902
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KA12 8LW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Irvine Beat FM is a Community Radio Station based in Irvine and surrounding areas. The station is a Scottish registered charity (SCIO - SC042902) and is run and managed entirely by volunteers. We broadcast 24/7, 365 days of the year, on FM, online, on smart speakers and on an app. The station provides health and social education to the local area, which is listed within the lowest 15% on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, by broadcasting health and well being related programming. The promotion of community-led events relating to health and well-being. Improved social awareness and interaction. The facilitation of discussion and the expression of opinion. the promotion and opportunities within the community. To encourage understanding of the diversity in our community. promotion of community-led events relating to health issues. Strengthening of links within the community.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
4.1 To advance in health by raising awareness in the local community of health and social issues, while providing entertainment to listeners. 4.2 To advance citizenship to residents of Redburn, Vineburgh, Springside and Castlepark areas of Irvine. 4.3 To relieve those most socially excluded. Irvine Beat FM will target volunteers and listeners from disadvantaged groups 4.4 To advance education through the provision of training in media and administration to local inhabitants
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £14,742 | £15,171 | 0 | 26 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £8,846 | £18,497 | 0 | 3 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £29,210 | £17,416 | 0 | 22 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £11,377 | £21,002 | 0 | 5 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £30,012 | £20,395 | 0 | 28 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
- 2 Portland Place, Heatherhouse Industrial Estate, Irvine, Ayrshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.irvinebeatfm.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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