01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047881
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 13
- Postcode
- AB10 1UR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Foundation exists to improve the lives of children and young people in Aberdeen through sport, wellbeing and education. We do this by delivering community programmes that foster confidence, teamwork and resilience, primarily through football-themed activities in schools and local settings. Our coaching team works closely with education and health professionals to identify needs and interventions that support physical and emotional wellbeing. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive environments where young people can flourish, no matter their background.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation's purposes is to advance the health of the children of Aberdeen. This will be achieved by: 4.1 Promoting through sports and life coaching, the personal development, health and well-being of young people, mainly from areas of social deprivation. 4.2 Providing or assisting in the provision of services to assist young people in their personal development. 4.3 Developing the practical skills of young people, thus allowing them to increase their level of activity and or become active members of their community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2025 | £495,417 | £522,212 | 13 | 30 July 2026 |
| 31 October 2024 | £493,557 | £451,927 | 13 | 22 September 2025 |
| 31 October 2023 | £325,814 | £324,809 | 13 | 28 July 2024 |
| 31 October 2022 | £237,791 | £241,828 | 13 | 24 July 2023 |
| 31 October 2021 | £151,072 | £160,859 | 13 | 6 July 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
- 15 Carden Place, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.russellandersonfoundation.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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