01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049053
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- IV30 8AS
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
A school Parent Council charity exists to strengthen the partnership between families, the school, and the wider community, ensuring that every child has the best possible opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive. While the school itself is responsible for delivering education, the Parent Council charity provides an independent, voluntary organisation that supports the school’s work by engaging parents, raising funds, encouraging community involvement, and helping to improve the educational experience for all pupils. The charity operates for the public benefit and is guided by the principles of openness, inclusion, accountability, and collaboration. The primary purpose of a Parent Council charity is to represent the collective voice of parents and carers while working constructively alongside the school’s leadership team. It provides a forum where parents can share ideas, raise concerns, celebrate successes, and contribute to discussions about school life.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Advancement of Education, which will be achieved by the following methods: 1. to promote close co-operation and communication between parents and teachers 2. to study and discuss matters of mutual interest relating to the education and welfare of pupils 3. to engage in activities which support and advance the education of pupils attending the school
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £7,079 | £6,398 | 0 | 13 July 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £3,719 | £1,816 | 0 | 13 July 2026 |
| 31 March 2023 | £4,504 | £3,750 | 0 | 7 March 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £2,770 | £3,318 | 0 | 28 February 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £672 | £1,345 | 0 | 8 February 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
- Linkwood Primary School, Thistle Drive, Elgin
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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