01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051693
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KY8 4GD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Hope Chest Community Project is set up to alleviate the effects of poverty and we do this by: ? Being open to the public five days per week – Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm ? Operating a referral system with partner agencies in the area which provides furniture and household goods free of charge to people in need ? Accepting donations from the area to ensure our shelves are fully stocked and we are able to meet referral requests ? Operating a van which collects donations and delivers referral items and purchases ? Recruiting volunteers to staff the showroom, referral system and operate the van ? Maintaining a social media presence for advertising the work we do
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- 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
The organisation's main purposes are: 4.1 the relief of poverty of those in need because of unemployment, low income or other reasons, by the provision of free or low-cost goods such as food, furniture, or clothing. 4.2 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement that promotes the reduction of pollution and waste by reusing donated furniture or clothing.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £44,330 | £42,777 | 0 | 17 August 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £50,010 | £32,423 | 0 | 6 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £45,382 | £37,471 | 0 | 30 July 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £31,773 | £12,283 | 0 | 27 September 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
- 10 Vettriano Vale, Leven
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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