01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051215
- 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
- ML6 9ES
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Bear Necessities was established on 1st February to support local families who are living in poverty, fleeing domestic abuse and experiencing homelessness by providing pre-loved clothing, equipment and other essentials for parents, carers and children. In addition, Bear Necessities delivers a programme of classes for babies and children up to pre-school age, at no cost to families, to support child development and provide support and the opportunity to meet other parents and carers to families who may be socially isolated.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The relief of poverty and the relief of those in need through the running of a baby bank and groups and activities to provide support as required by those in Airdrie and surrounding areas. In furtherance of those purposes the Organisation will - To support and help the vulnerable, low income, domestic abuse victims, and personal challenged families within Airdrie and surrounding areas to ensure that every child and family are given the best possible start and outcome. - To promote recycling and upcycling of equipment and resources donated by local families and businesses, which will be donated to other families in need within the area. The organisation will also accept donations of clothing from local families, which would be laundered and donated to families in need within the area. - The organisation will also look to provide groups and activities to support social isolation of families and enhance development of babies and children. These will involve a varied range of groups from learning sign language to story book reading and sensory activities. All these activities will be free to families therefore reducing the inequality gap and helping to ensure that every child is given the best start in life.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 April 2026 | £0 | £0 | 1 | Not supplied |
| 5 April 2025 | £49,871 | £41,587 | 1 | 5 January 2026 |
| 5 April 2024 | £59,206 | £58,909 | 1 | 30 January 2025 |
| 5 April 2023 | £59,206 | £58,909 | 1 | 22 July 2024 |
| 5 April 2022 | £24,673 | £24,010 | 1 | 11 August 2023 |
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
- Unit 2, 10 Saline Street, Airdrie
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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