01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC044012
- 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
- EH48 2LD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity delivers scouting services to young people by providing groups led by scout leaders across the age range 6-8 years (Beavers). 8 - 10 1/2 years (Cubs) and Scouts. There is also a Squirrels Group for children aged (4-6). Children meet weekly and also go on hikes, trips and camps. They are encouraged to participate in activities and to work towards badges. The charity also seeks to earn additional funding by letting out the Scout hall to third party groups and the charity maintains the Scout Hall and organises its insurance and heating. A separate group uses the facilities to provide an Explorers group for older children. The group also participates in the larger UK scouting community and pays fees to the Regional Scouting organisation. the aim of the activities and experiences provided by the charity is to further the purposes outlined in paragraph 1 above.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The purpose of scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £18,828 | £22,407 | 0 | 12 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £21,606 | £20,959 | 0 | 1 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £17,149 | £17,442 | 0 | 16 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £21,314 | £24,519 | 0 | 25 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £16,440 | £16,915 | 0 | 22 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
- 7 Woodlands Cottages, Armadale, Bathgate
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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