01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047203
- Status
- Not Submitted
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- EH26 8AB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
1. Provide food at minimal cost. 2. Offer free tea, coffee and a bite to eat and the opportunity to socialise with others. 3. Offer other Agencies the use of a room to communicate with those who feel the need to have discussions in private. 4. Organise fund-raising events.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- 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
The organisation's purposes are: The prevention or relief of poverty. Providing a non threatening point in our community where those finding themselves in need of food, seeking information on community support services, or simply someone to listen to their problems can find food, advice, friendship, and support. The relief of those in need, by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2025 | £185,049 | £176,311 | 1 | 30 March 2026 |
| 28 February 2024 | £133,668 | £118,701 | 1 | 28 November 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £100,533 | £68,927 | 1 | 29 November 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £65,297 | £63,251 | 1 | 7 November 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
- 42 John Street, Penicuik, Midlothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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