01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045029
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 6
- Postcode
- IV36 2UA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Friendly Access is a Scottish charity which works to improve accessibility, inclusion and participation for disabled individuals and people with additional support needs. We aim to reduce barriers, social isolation and exclusion through sport, education, accessibility awareness, policy engagement and community-based projects. We deliver adaptive and inclusive activities including SurfABLE Scotland, Scotland’s first adaptive surf programme, and SwimABLE Scotland, which provides structured inclusive swimming opportunities for children and young people with additional support needs. Our work focuses on creating supportive, person-centred environments where individuals can participate in ways that suit their strengths and needs. We also work collaboratively with schools, families, volunteers, community partners and organisations to improve understanding of accessibility barriers, promote inclusive approaches and reasonable adjustments, and constructively challenge policies and pract
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 to advance education of both service providers and service users to create greater, better understanding and acceptance of individuals and with hidden disabilities. 4.2 to advance human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation and eradicate discrimination for individuals with hidden disabilities. 4.3 to promote equality and diversity
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £34,792 | £47,969 | 6 | 28 May 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £79,147 | £74,085 | 6 | 30 May 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £53,101 | £47,582 | 6 | 30 May 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £49,879 | £68,488 | 6 | 27 June 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £45,995 | £71,024 | 6 | 31 May 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
- Le Jardin, Milton Brodie, Kinloss, Forres
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.friendlyaccess.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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