01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050562
- 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
- ML12 6DL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Biggar Community Action Group began in March 2020 and was set up to respond to the Coronavirus crisis in our community, and has continued to operate following easing of COVID Restrictions. Our current services and projects are:? a listening ear service for isolated or vulnerable people a hot meals service to ensure that those who may not be able to cater well for themselves have 2 nourishing meals a week a prescription delivery service for isolated people social history project. ? winter snow clearance and pavement gritting Christmas lunches for isolated or lonely people hospital transport
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
The organisation's purposes are: (g) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture, or science (n) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage And in furtherance of these purposes the organisation?s objects are Plan and take action on behalf of our community Respond quickly and flexibly to the needs of the community as they arise Identify people who are vulnerable by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage and develop ways to support them Promote healthy living and good mental health amongst residents of the town Be a reliable source of information for the community about matters that have an impact on it, using social media, a website, newsletters, and any other communication channels considered appropriate Develop and carry out plans to promote community resilience which encourage speed of response, and calm, rational responses, liaising with other community groups as appropriate To work in partnership with other organisations in the town
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £3,785 | £9,875 | 0 | 28 July 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £14,903 | £10,155 | 0 | 19 August 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £17,311 | £14,940 | 0 | 21 May 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £8,688 | £32,719 | 0 | 23 May 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £52,662 | £23,924 | 0 | 25 July 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
- 113a High Street, Biggar
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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