01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047149
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 28
- Postcode
- FK5 3BB
OSCR note: This charity has been established to replace First 4 Kids (SC030050).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only to benefit the community of Falkirk and the surrounding areas (the “Community”), and in particular, the objects [(the “Purposes”)] are: 4.1 the provision of recreational facilities and 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 and to meet the needs of the community, through the provision of child-centred, safe, caring, creative spaces for play and education for children and young people. and 4.2 The promotion of such other similar charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined by the charity trustees. Primarily we provide School Age Childcare wrapped around the school day
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
- Other defined groups
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 the provision of recreational facilities and 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 and to meet the needs of the community, through the provision of child-centred, safe, caring, creative spaces for play and education for children and young people. and 4.2 The promotion of such other similar charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined by the charity trustees.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £405,758 | £422,866 | 28 | 17 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £364,474 | £384,578 | 28 | 27 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £336,447 | £359,648 | 28 | 6 July 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £400,371 | £360,690 | 28 | 19 October 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £378,623 | £360,730 | 28 | 15 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
- Tryst Community Centre, Park Drive, Stenhousemuir
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.first4kids.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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