01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051783
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB31 5UU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Banchory Outdoor and Active (BOA) aims to to promote active and healthy lifestyles and support the development of community sports facilities in the local area AB31 postcode. BOA hopes to purchase a currently derelict all weather training area and upgrade this to a community sporting and wellbeing hub for all members of the community to enjoy. BOA also strive to promote increased public participation in local clubs through advice, making connections and financial donations.
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 makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To facilitate the development of local sporting facilities and opportunities for the local community living in the AB31 postcode area that will help increase public participation in sport, physical and mental wellbeing activities. To develop and create a multisport facility in a central Banchory location. Assist to promote, advance and further local sport clubs and groups via a vibrant membership. Strengthen community cohesion and bring people together. Aid in supporting local sport facilities/clubs/groups in making their facilities accessible to all. Support local initiatives that focus on improving physical, health and mental wellbeing and promotes active and healthy lifestyles.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £15,154 | £7,080 | 0 | 21 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £17,515 | £17,440 | 0 | 13 December 2024 |
| 5 April 2023 | £200 | £0 | 0 | 6 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
- 98 Grant Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://banchoryoutdoorandactive.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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