01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045285
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH32 9BN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our community centre is dedicated to a welcoming and supportive space for everyone. We offer a broad range of services and activities that cater to people of all ages, We organise classes, workshops, and social events. These include after-school clubs, arts and crafts sessions, fitness classes, and language lessons. Our centre also hosts cultural celebrations and seasonal festivals, bringing the community together. The community centre provides vital support services for those in need. We run advice clinics, and support groups for individuals and families facing challenges such as social isolation. Our staff and volunteers offer a listening ear and practical assistance to help improve the wellbeing of our neighbours. Our facilities are designed to be accessible to all, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and valued. We strive to create an inclusive space where people from diverse backgrounds can connect, learn, and thrive together. Volunteers are at the heart of our community work
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
a. The provision of educational and recreational facilities and the organisation of educational and recreation programmes with the object of improving the conditions of life for the people of Prestonpans. b. To promote active citizenship and community development through volunteering and participation in the Centre's programme with the object of reducing inequality and social isolation.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £60,656 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £51,394 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 30 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £6,860 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £4,101 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 28 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £24,982 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £6,084 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 22 May 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £6,860 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £4,101 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 2 March 2023 |
| 31 December 2020 | £6,878 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £5,494 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 9 November 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
- Doubledykes, Rope Walk, Prestonpans, Prestonpans, East Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.facebook.com/pennypitcentre1/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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