01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC043827
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- EH105ET
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The purpose of the charity is as set out in Object 4 of the Constitution, in particular the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organization of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended and the promotion of equality and diversity
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development 4.2 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 4.3 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organization of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and 4.4 The promotion of equality and diversity.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £214,063 | £262,235 | 3 | 1 June 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £381,122 | £217,240 | 3 | 28 June 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £322,365 | £244,457 | 3 | 18 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £277,941 | £243,810 | 3 | 22 June 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £183,423 | £200,113 | 3 | 3 November 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
- 11 Tipperlinn Road , Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.openbookreading.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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