OSCR Scottish charity profile

Dementia Friendly Communities Ltd

Known as Connecting Communities

Not SubmittedCharity number SC047864
Registered27 October 2017
Main locationHighland
Legal formCompany (the charity is registered with Companies House)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC047864
Status
Not Submitted
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area
Volunteers
Not supplied
Staff
12
Postcode
KW8 6JA

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

Charitable purposes

  • the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Beneficiaries

  • Older People
  • People with disabilities or health problems
  • No specific group, or for the benefit of the community

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

The companys purpose is the relief of those in need by reason of age and ill-health, with a particular focus on those with dementia, through: raising awareness and challenging the stigma and misconceptions about dementia as well as identifying and addressing the needs of those with dementia in the community and their carers. working in partnership within the community to increase the opportunities for people with dementia and their carers in order that they may remain engaged in their desired lifestyle for as long as possible. delivering programmes of activities in the community for the benefit of older people and those with dementia. providing carer respite, support and practical assistance in the home. exploring new ideas and the use of technology to improve the lives of those affected by old age and dementia. and carrying out similar projects, initiatives or activities to advance the company's charitable purpose.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

4 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
30 September 2024£0£012Not supplied
30 September 2023£242,093£213,7411210 June 2024
30 September 2022£312,432£197,3171226 June 2023
30 September 2021£215,209£146,4261230 June 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
Helmsdale Community Centre, Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale, Sutherland
Website supplied to OSCR
www.connectingcommunities.co.uk
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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