01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049358
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 6
- Postcode
- ML9 2HD
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace Machan Trust (SC027915). Machan Trust (SC027915) has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to The Machan Trust (SCIO) (SC049358) which is a SCIO.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Make a positive difference to the life chances of children and young people in the Larkhall area by providing them with activities, experiences and opportunities and by so doing building a stronger community.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
i.The prevention and relief of poverty by improving the quality of life and future potential of children and young people in Larkhall and in neighbouring areas of South Lanarkshire, by providing opportunities to participate in activities which develop their physical, mental, social, citizenship and leadership capacities. and ii. to provide opportunities for local people in this area of South Lanarkshire to volunteer to run activities which develop their citizenship, leadership, mental and social capacities and hence improve community development.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £146,581 | £139,809 | 6 | 24 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £142,008 | £228,529 | 6 | 27 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £226,185 | £236,911 | 6 | 28 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £196,964 | £212,618 | 6 | 26 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £226,655 | £213,378 | 6 | 21 December 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
- 2 Marshall Street, Larkhall, Lanarkshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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