01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049074
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 11
- Postcode
- TD1 1DQ
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace Borders Additional Needs Group, SC041955 Borders Additional Needs Group, SC041955 has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to Borders Additional Needs Group SCIO , SC049074 which is a SCIO
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
BANG was established to address the unique challenges faced by families of children & young people with Additional Support Needs & neurodivergence. Recognising the gaps in tailored support & the importance of community connections, we aim to empower these families through a Whole Family Approach that is nurturing, inclusive & person-centred. Our vision, “Empowering families & young people to influence society & transform lives” reflects our commitment to ensuing a supportive environment where every family member feels valued & heard. Through services such as weekly peer parent support, thematic workshops, Transition & Employability projects & dedicated youth programmes funded by the National Lottery (ages 11-24), we strive to encourage young people to reach their full potential & families to thrive. Our mission is to transform lives by addressing individual needs, promoting inclusion & empowering families & young people to become advocates for positive change in their communities.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 . To promote the education, training and development of children with additional needs to help them in advancing their capabilities, skills and understanding allowing them to live up to their potential. 4.2 To promote training opportunities for caregivers of children with additional needs to assist them in leading such children to develop their capabilities, skills and understanding and live up to their potential. 4.3 To promote the provision of facilities and activities for the recreation and other leisure time occupation of children with additional needs and their families. 4.4 To promote equality and diversity by acting as advocates for children with additional needs and their caregivers.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £225,308 | £209,934 | 11 | 26 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £188,015 | £177,517 | 11 | 28 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £196,975 | £137,429 | 11 | 22 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £90,945 | £65,146 | 11 | 2 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £56,056 | £52,082 | 11 | 15 October 2021 |
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
- Focus Community Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.bordersadditionalneeds.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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