01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049153
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 6
- Postcode
- IV12 4BF
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace Nairn Sports Club (SC041470). Nairn Sports Club (SC041470) has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to Nairn Sports Club SCIO (SC049153) which is a SCIO.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our aim is to provide opportunities for the community of Nairnshire to participate in sport and wellbeing activities. We provide a packed programme of classes and activities for all ages and abilities during the day and in the evening. Open 7 days a week 0500–2200 Along with activities for children during the school holidays we offer junior coaching during term time. We cater for all ages, including classes for more senior adults which not only encourages exercise, promotes social interaction We work closely with the local schools, allowing them to use the club facilities free of charge and welcome local groups to hire out the facilities so groups can benefit from what we offer. Each year the trustees review our pricing structure and make small increases to ensure we increase our income annual, but keeping our fees affordable for all. As we invest the funds accumulated, we are constantly making improvements to the club for the benefit of our members and wider community
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- 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
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation's purposes are: To promote, encourage and develop an interest in sport for all, advance health in general and provide a recreational facility to improve the conditions of life of the people of Nairn and beyond without distinction of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, or political, religious or other opinion. This will be done by: 4.1 Promoting the benefit and the advantages of participation in sport. 4.2 Providing facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time activities. 4.3 Promoting sport amongst young people, provide facilities for the coaching and health education of young people and encourage participation in sport by said young people. 4.4 Arranging matches with other organisations to encourage team spirit and social interaction.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2026 | £323,385 | £307,001 | 6 | 20 May 2026 |
| 28 February 2025 | £288,095 | £268,927 | 6 | 22 July 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £270,187 | £234,282 | 6 | 4 August 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £396,002 | £271,472 | 6 | 10 August 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £197,528 | £183,377 | 6 | 18 May 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
- Viewfield Drive, Nairn
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.nairnsportsclub.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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