01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048734
- 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
- EH33 2LG
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace Carefree Kids, SC029677 Carefree Kids, SC029677 has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to Carefree Kids East Lothian SC048734 which is a SCIO
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We operate a safety equipment loan scheme and a school uniform bank.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- 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 purposes of the organisation are: to promote child and family health and wellbeing. to reduce the risk of home accidents by offering practical assistance, advice and support. and to provide information and advice on relevant child health issues.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 1 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £41,108 | £61,833 | 1 | 31 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £108,308 | £98,214 | 1 | 1 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £118,217 | £59,201 | 1 | 6 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £73,709 | £104,488 | 1 | 15 November 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
- 9 Elphinstone Road, Tranent, East Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.carefreekidseastlothian.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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