01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048588
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- KA7 3LQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The organisation’s purposes are: To advance the public participation in the sport of basketball, through coaching and the availability of recreational and competitive opportunities. To provide recreational activities and facilities, through the sport of basketball, to improve the lifestyles of those attending The charity provides opportunities for boys and girls starting with age group U8 through to U18, plus men and women from 18 upwards to participate in basketball coaching sessions suitable for their age group. Sessions run 7 days a week across 5 different venues. Members can progress to participate in teams that take part in local league (Strathclyde), regional development and Scottish Championship leagues (SBC). The club runs a Jr.NBA program for the youngest members. For 2024/25 basketball season, the club continued all sections it had in 23/24 with the same number of teams in SLBA but had to review the SBC entry and reduce it based on player mix and expected levels.
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
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.The organisation's purposes are: 4.1To advance the public participation in the sport of basketball, through coaching and the availability of recreational and competitive opportunities. 4.2 To provide recreational activities and facilities, through the sport of basketball, to improve the lifestyles of those attending.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £82,810 | £73,434 | 1 | 13 May 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £69,140 | £65,098 | 1 | 23 April 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £72,527 | £72,189 | 1 | 22 April 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £66,948 | £64,780 | 1 | 16 April 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £25,474 | £21,909 | 1 | 20 April 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
- 88 Overmills Road, Ayr, Ayrshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.ayrstorm.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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