01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048442
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- One or a few bases or facilities serving people who come from a broad area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- ML1 5BB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We address mental health concerns that affect people at different stages, for example raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing, counselling support, drop-in support and activities, 1:1 sessions and group work delivery. Providing early access to support to assist with empowering people to address their problems at an early stage which will have a positive impact on reducing the burden on statutory services such as GP’s, social work services, CAMHS and secondary mental health services.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the saving of lives
- 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
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
- Other defined groups
- 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
The organisation’s purposes are: To raise awareness of Mental Health, to fight stigma, educate and advocate for equal and improved care with the object of improving the conditions of life. To provide the inhabitants of Scotland a safe place to seek immediate support for issues surrounding mental ill-health and advise on pathways towards employment and education with the co-operation of local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort. 4.1 To help people affected by mental health issues residing in Scotland and in particular: 4.1.1 The encouragement of common effort 4.1.2 The advancement of education 4.1.3 The improvement of health and wellbeing 4.1.4 The saving of lives 4.1.5 The promotion of community inclusion and equality 4.1.6 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for people suffering from mental illness 4.1.7 The relief of those in need by reason of mental ill-health 4.1.8 The advancement of human rights and reconciliation in relation to campaigning for more awareness and advocating for equal and improved care from those suffering from mental ill-health 4 4.1.9 To provide facilities (or assist in the provision of facilities) in the interest of social welfare so that the conditions of life may be improved for the residents of Scotland
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | £81,400 | £86,619 | 3 | 31 March 2026 |
| 30 June 2024 | £100,266 | £69,459 | 3 | 21 February 2025 |
| 30 June 2023 | £64,340 | £41,592 | 3 | 31 March 2024 |
| 30 June 2022 | £40,468 | £29,059 | 3 | 6 April 2023 |
| 30 June 2021 | £35,257 | £4,431 | 3 | 25 March 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
- Newarthill Library, 1 Kirkhall Road, Newarthill, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.yams.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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