01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051503
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 6
- Postcode
- G66 1NL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To improve physical and mental health by reducing social isolation and loneliness through volunteer befrienders.
Charitable purposes
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation’s purposes are: (i) Provision of relief from loneliness and isolation by means of a Befriending Service for adults over the age of 18 who are socially isolated by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or another disadvantage and living independently in East Dunbartonshire. This service may be delivered in person or by phone to individuals or groups of service users. (ii) Advancement of social interaction and wellbeing in children aged 12 – 18 living in East Dunbartonshire, by means of a mainly activity based Befriending Service designed to increase their confidence when dealing with others and reduce social uncertainty. This service may be delivered in person or by phone to individuals or groups of service users.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 6 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £121,960 | £150,114 | 6 | 11 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £149,647 | £143,764 | 6 | 31 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £322,975 | £94,036 | 6 | 29 November 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
- C/O EDVA, Unit 4 & 5, 18-20 Townhead, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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