01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045576
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- FK7 0PF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
EPIC was set up as a SCIO to build on the interest in the environment in Clackmannanshire following the development of the Diamond Jubilee Way along the Ochil Hills. Donations were sourced at the wind farms owned by EDF and Clackmannanshire Council. An SLA with the Conservation Volunteers to whom EPIC donate have developed successful volunteer sessions and extended Pollinator and Forestation Projects which have attracted more schools and community groups.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The advancement of heritage or culture through the preservation of local rural areas, community hubs, historic buildings and traditions though educational programmes, partnership working, service delivery and facilitating access to funding. Preservation of such buildings, recreational amenities and access to the natural environment enhances the area for local resident as well as visitors to the area. The advancement of citizenship or community development through the encouragement of voluntary and community activity, assisting and capacity building in voluntary groups and local charities, regeneration of local amenities and, though assisting other groups and through its own activities, assisting disadvantaged and hard to reach groups. The advancement of environmental protection or improvement through education in ecology, conservation and caring for the environment, increasing awareness of and interest in environmental matters and the delivery of specific projects to preserve local natural heritage and habitats, protect biodiversity and explore alternative energy. The advancement of education in ecology, conservation and the environment in schools as well as training, facilitation and capacity building within organisations and the delivery of volunteer training programmes. and The promotion of such other similar charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £48,657 | £104,902 | 0 | 10 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £106,630 | £111,464 | 0 | 6 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £54,836 | £55,758 | 0 | 14 August 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £53,206 | £54,201 | 0 | 1 September 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
- 111 Glasgow Road, Stirling
- Website supplied to OSCR
- epicochils.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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