01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047812
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- PA31 9BB
OSCR note: This charity has been set up to replace Befrienders SC027431. You have advised us that Befrienders SC027431intends to wind up and transfer the assets and liabilities to (Befrienders SCIO-SC047812).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Argyll and Bute Befrienders SCIO is set up to reduce social isolation, build resilience and improve the wellbeing of children and young people aged 6–18 across Argyll and Bute. We recruit, train and support volunteer befrienders who provide consistent one-to-one support through regular outings, activities and more importantly through positive relationships. Our staff assess referrals, match young people with suitable volunteers, oversee safeguarding, and carry out regular reviews with families and partner agencies. We work closely with schools, health and social work to ensure early intervention and prevent issues from escalating.
Charitable purposes
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation's purposes are: 1. To relieve the suffering and distress of vulnerable young people and children resident in Argyll and Bute and their environs by the provision of a befriending service to those among the aforementioned young people and children who would benefit from such a service.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £73,612 | £86,266 | 3 | 31 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £97,237 | £86,094 | 3 | 31 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £104,389 | £92,402 | 3 | 22 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £101,546 | £88,198 | 3 | 29 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £107,755 | £84,029 | 3 | 28 December 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
- PO Box 9576, Lochgilphead, Argyll
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.befrienders.scot
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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