01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047883
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- DD11 1RL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Skilz Academy is dedicated to transforming lives through sport and recreation. Based in Arbroath, we provide inclusive, community focused programmes that promote physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Our charity engages children, young people, and vulnerable groups in activities in education, health and wellbeing and sports, removing barriers to participation through subsidised places and targeted outreach. We offer top class sports facilities through our community Astro pitch. Skilz helps promote life skills, helping individuals build confidence, friendships, and brighter futures.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- 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
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Skilz Academy is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular the objectives of public participation in sport and the organisation of recreational activities. Primarily by: Providing football and other sporting activities for children and young people. Providing a structured coach education program through qualified sporting bodies such as the SFA. Promoting participation by providing activities designed to encourage physical activity and to improve health and wellbeing Promoting equality and inclusion by encouraging participation in programmes that target the disadvantaged and vulnerable, including but not restricted to, walking football, disability football and powerchair football. Removing all barriers to participation due to economical constraints by offering subsidised places when possible.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2025 | £0 | £0 | 3 | Not supplied |
| 31 October 2024 | £146,683 | £177,277 | 3 | 30 July 2025 |
| 31 October 2023 | £269,610 | £183,216 | 3 | 24 July 2024 |
| 31 October 2022 | £186,814 | £110,796 | 3 | 29 June 2023 |
| 31 October 2021 | £109,175 | £87,949 | 3 | 29 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
- 22-24 Catherine Street, Arbroath
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.skilzacademy.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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