01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050263
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH20 9AA
OSCR note: Previous name-Parents and Tots from 03/07/2020 to 03/08/2021
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Growing Families is a lottery funded volunteer run group that organises fun pre-school activities at The Link, Loanhead. Our groups and activities are all designed to support families through their parenting journey. All are welcome, no need to book. Our kids’ sessions encourage Muddy, Messy and Active play. We want all children to enjoy creative learning using music, arts and the outdoors. Growing Families host a weekly JUNO perinatal mental health support group.
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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 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 by providing suitable play facilities and experiences to children from birth to school age 4.2 The advancement of education by the provision of breastfeeding the peer support groups, antenatal and postnatal classes, and facilitating parents/carers child interaction to help with physical and intellectual development 4.3 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by the provision of a perinatal mental health support group and provide opportunities for parents/carers to gain social connections and mutual support
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | £25,586 | £35,294 | 0 | 25 February 2026 |
| 1 May 2024 | £24,706 | £35,003 | 0 | 24 January 2025 |
| 1 May 2023 | £53,771 | £25,729 | 0 | 29 January 2024 |
| 1 May 2022 | £26,741 | £18,091 | 0 | 20 January 2023 |
| 1 May 2021 | £1,331 | £3,367 | 0 | 26 January 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
- 21 Church Street, Midlothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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