01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048764
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- DG1 1JE
OSCR note: This charity has changed its purposes.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
OutPost Arts promotes creative health, education and regeneration - connecting people facing barriers across Dumfries & Galloway to meaningful creative experiences that improve wellbeing, resilience and life prospects. Our work targets vulnerable people experiencing mental and physical health conditions, disabilities, neurodivergence, trauma, poverty, caring responsibilities, and social/geographic isolation. We are driven by the belief that everyone should have equal access to creativity as a route to improved health, confidence, and connection. Our flagship initiative, DG Creative Wellbeing (DGCW) has been developed in partnership with health, social care, education, local authority and community organisations to ensure our services are embedded where need is greatest. Since 2023, over 1,500 people have participated in our programmes, and 65% of our community participants live with significant economic strain.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
3 The organisation's purposes are: 3.1.1 We aim to advance the education and learning amongst the public in the understanding and appreciation of the arts. 3.1.2 We aim to advance the health and wellbeing of people through participation in creative arts practices. 3.1.3 We aim to advance citizenship through using the arts and creativity, contributing to the regeneration of Dumfries & Galloway.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £170,689 | £189,328 | 1 | 5 March 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £160,100 | £191,095 | 1 | 9 April 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £211,150 | £113,479 | 1 | 28 March 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £104,356 | £52,236 | 1 | 30 April 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £7,033 | £24,373 | 1 | 11 August 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
- 48 Rae Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.outpostarts.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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