01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050790
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- EH13 0BD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The advancement of public participation in sport through the provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the persons from whom the facilities or activities are primarily provided. The charity provides a tennis club with six floodlit courts and two mini courts and a clubhouse.
Charitable purposes
- 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
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
(1) The objects for which the Club is established are for (a) The advancement of public participation in sport. specifically, the game of tennis. (b) 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. (2) These objects may be achieved by, among other things (a) Increasing knowledge and understanding of tennis as a sport in order to enhance the lives of the public. (b) Providing facilities for the training, advice and support to children, young people and adults pursuing tennis as a sport for leisure or career. (c) Promoting improvement in provision of tennis facilities in Edinburgh and the Lothians. (d) Disseminating information to the public and interested professionals about tennis. (e) Making appropriate representations to relevant bodies and other organisations on behalf of Members and the public concerning tennis, pursuit of the sport and the provision of facilities, training, advice and support for those engaged in it.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £47,442 | £42,285 | 1 | 11 August 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £57,527 | £39,321 | 1 | 4 June 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £44,512 | £35,046 | 1 | 10 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £44,456 | £41,347 | 1 | 16 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £27,134 | £17,761 | 1 | 27 August 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
- 26 Westgarth Avenue
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.colintonltc.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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