01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051935
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH7 5AH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Bipolar Edinburgh provides services to people affected by the mental health condition bipolar in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The charity also seeks to challenge stigma about mental health conditions, raise awareness of bipolar and contribute to the research agenda. Through this work we want people affected by bipolar to be able to live their best lives as valued members of the community. With the help of healthcare professionals and careful self-management, we believe a meaningful and enjoyable life is possible for people affected by the condition.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
7.1 The SCIO will promote, advance and further its Charitable purposes in Clause 7.2 by supporting individuals affected by bipolar disorder, including their families and carers, and in doing so provide information, peer support and self-management guidance (and such other services and support as the Charity Trustees may decide from time to time) to promote and improve the physical and mental health wellbeing of such individuals. 7.2 For the purposes of the 2005 Act the following charitable purposes are (i) particularly relevant and (ii) are the charitable purposes identified as applicable from section 7 of the 2005 Act:- 7.2.1 The advancement of education. 7.2.2 The advancement of health. 7.2.3 The promotion of equality and diversity. and 7.2.4 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 7.3 For the purposes of the Taxes Acts the provisions set out in clauses 7.1 and 7.2 shall be read together to ensure the charitable purposes of the SCIO are compliant with the Taxes Acts.
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 | £107,479 | £88,872 | 0 | 17 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £109,401 | £80,682 | 0 | 18 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £10,000 | £18,132 | 0 | 23 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
- Bipolar Edinburgh, 35/1 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://bipolaredinburgh.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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