01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050484
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- IV27 4RR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To provide community transport to the remote areas of North West Sutherland namely Kinlochbervie, Durness and Scourie. Providing transport for both young and old, ill health and those with disabilities, financial hardship and others disadvantaged living in a remote rural area.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
2. The company's objects are to promote any charitable purposes for the public benefit in North and West Sutherland and surrounding districts (“the area of local benefit”) by: The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration and promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities To provide or assist in the provision of community transport, with the object of improving the quality of life of the inhabitants both young and old, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage of North West Sutherland. Providing a transport service to groups most affected and disadvantaged living in a remote rural area, i.e. the elderly and youths who cannot drive to visit friends and socialise or go to sporting/entertainment events Where the objects are being promoted outwith the defined area of local benefit the Company may work with organisations with similar aims but shall at all times adhere to the agreed principles of NWCBA.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 April 2025 | £29,017 | £23,264 | 1 | 31 December 2025 |
| 5 April 2024 | £29,017 | £23,264 | 1 | 29 October 2024 |
| 5 April 2023 | £26,765 | £23,145 | 1 | 4 December 2023 |
| 5 April 2022 | £33,182 | £33,808 | 1 | 10 November 2022 |
| 5 April 2021 | £30,943 | £17,307 | 1 | 7 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
- North West Community Bus Association, CAB Offices , The Harbour, Kinlochbervie, Lairg
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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