01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC044468
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 4
- Postcode
- PA16 8DD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Lyle Gateway is set up to provide a place of meeting and fellowship primarily but not restricted to those living in the West End of Greenock. A range of recreational facilities for the local community and users of the organisation with those attending being able to take part in recreational games and activities in group or individual situations. Lyle Gateway makes available suitable practical information on a variety of subjects to the users of the facilities together with support and assistance in accessing more specialised information and advice providers at the facilities of the organisation (e.g wellbeing sessions, financial advice, energy advice). Generally, through the regular and stable provision of these specialised facilities and services, Lyle Gateway helps to enhance the quality of life and the sense of community within the West End of Greenock and beyond.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 the advancement of community development through the provision of a place of meeting and fellowship primarily for but not restricted to those living in the west end of Greenock. 4.2 the provision of recreational facilities for the local community and users of the facilities of the organisation. 4.3 the relief of those of need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through making available practical information, support, assistance and advice. 4.4 generally through the regular and stable provision of the specified facilities and services to enhance the quality of life and the sense of community within the west end of Greenock.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £139,107 | £124,393 | 4 | 5 June 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £79,010 | £116,617 | 4 | 8 October 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £93,192 | £117,382 | 4 | 28 March 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £122,271 | £102,965 | 4 | 29 March 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £115,096 | £91,571 | 4 | 27 June 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
- Lyle Kirk, 31 Union Street, GREENOCK
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.lylegateway.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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