01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC043177
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Cross Border
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- Not supplied
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- WC1N 3AX
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
The charity's objects ('the objects' ) are (1) To relieve the needs of individuals suffering from the genetic condition Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), their families, carers and friends, in particular, but not exclusively by: a) Providing advice, support and equipment with a view to improve the quality of life of those suffering with AATD, their families, carers and friends. b) Advancing awareness and knowledge of AATD, in particular among affected patients and medical professions and healthcare provider organisations. c) Fostering improvements in access and equality of access to clinical expertise and optimal disease management and treatments for AATD. d) Supporting initiatives aimed at development, introduction and widespread adoption of novel therapies for AATD, including research. e) Working collaboratively with our members and relevant external individuals, groups of individuals, organisations and institutions in order to achieve a) - d).
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £24,757 | £5,985 | 0 | 29 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £38,685 | £13,395 | 0 | 18 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £19,356 | £3,092 | 0 | 29 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £12,038 | £4,700 | 0 | 28 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £10,464 | £3,252 | 0 | 20 December 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
- 27 Old Gloucester Street, Holborn, London
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.alpha1.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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