01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049009
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH45 8EJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Inspiring Life was set up following the suicide of 21 year old, Evie Douglas. The charity aims to raise awareness of mental health and suicide, and attempts to challenge stigma. We fundraise to provide grants ,support, and events designed to promote the good physical and mental health, and well being of individuals and communities in Scottish Borders. In particular, we want to show how involvement in the Arts can help improve individual's confidence, feelings of isolation, and anxiety. We hope to support , inform and signpost . Through collaboration with peer support groups, charities, and activity groups in our local area ,we are able to reach out to a wide range of participants. Inclusion is paramount .
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
a) The advancement of health, in particular mental health. Our aim is to improve mental health and well-being in our local community by: Fundraising and donating money to organisations (including charitable and non-charitable bodies) support and activity-based groups in Scotland who work to improve mental health, challenge stigma, and to provide support via volunteers and mental health professionals. b) The advancement of education. Our aim is to work with relevant mental health and education professionals to identify and financially support appropriate courses, activities, and events designed to promote knowledge and understanding of mental health and to enhance good physical and mental health. Such activities may include (but are not restricted to) events such as art therapy, mindfulness, groupwork, sponsored events and dance.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £16,026 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £15,324 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 31 August 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £11,851 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £9,668 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 15 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £6,353 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £4,999 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 15 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £4,805 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £6,079 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 7 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £2,108 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £2,731 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 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
- 10 Station Bank, Peebles, Scottish Borders
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.inspiringlife.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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