01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052102
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PH7 3EN
OSCR note: Bertie Bus – SC052102 was established to replace Strathcare – SC011737
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
There are a number of clubs providing companionship in a friendly atmosphere run under the Bertie Bus umbrella. Bertie Bus owns and runs a specially adapted bus which is able to transport door to door the elderly or less able passengers typically within the Strathearn area on behalf of the clubs. The bus can take wheelchairs via the tail lift.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
- 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
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
1. Enhancing the quality of life and the relief of those in need, living in Crieff and Strathearn, by reason of age, ill health, disability or other disadvantages. 2. the organisation of recreational activities with the object of reducing social isolation, and/or improving the conditions of life, for persons living in Crieff and Strathearn for whom the activities are primarily intended because of their age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage. and 3. the advancement of citizenship, fellowship and community development.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2026 | £24,140 | £18,150 | 0 | 3 April 2026 |
| 28 February 2025 | £22,713 | £10,190 | 0 | 8 March 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £146,637 | £10,886 | 0 | 8 March 2024 |
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
- 4 Laurel Avenue, Crieff, Perthshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- bertiebus.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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