01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051923
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- EH21 6NW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity was set up in 2021 to provide relief to those experiencing homelessness or financial hardship and having difficulties with food. Initially we provided a hot breakfast 5 days a week, and then moved on to provide breakfast and lunches, Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm. We have expanded to provide other direct basic services sucha sclothing and tents, as well as partnering with local businesses for extra services in hygiene and repairs.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
For the benefit of the public to relieve persons in Edinburgh and the surrounding area that are in financial hardship in such ways as the trustees from time to time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by providing food and hot drinks to individuals and families in need to prevent or relieve poverty.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 2 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £89,218 | £80,429 | 2 | 29 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £19,026 | £15 | 2 | 30 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 28 December 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
- 18 Riverside Gardens, Musselburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.thebreakfastbothy.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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