01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051298
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 4
- Postcode
- HS7 5LA
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace SC034083 - Caraidean Uibhist SC034083 - Caraidean Uibhist has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to SC051298 - Caraidean Uibhist SCIO which is a SCIO
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charity is set up to help folk in an area where they are at an increased risk of experiencing isolation especially if they do not have access to transport
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The objects of the organisation are: 4.1 The advancement of health by providing a range of befriending services designed to improve quality of life, reduce isolation and loneliness and keep older people independent and active in the community. 4.2 The organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the activities are primarily intended by providing service users and volunteers with support to access opportunities for social and leisure activities and developing peer support networks. 4.3 To liaise and work with other organisations to develop joint working to maximise benefit to support offered.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 4 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £122,005 | £139,839 | 4 | 12 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £135,030 | £125,958 | 4 | 23 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £106,507 | £116,624 | 4 | 27 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £103,353 | £108,216 | 4 | 31 December 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
- 41 Airport Road, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.caraideanuibhist.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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