01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052219
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- AB10 6RY
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Great Western Community Trust's mission will always be to serve as a hub for the local community—a place where people can gather, share, learn, and celebrate together. Throughout the past year, inclusivity and togetherness have continued to be championed, ensuring the centre is a safe and supportive environment for everyone. This ethos underpins all our activities and is the guiding principle behind our development and planning. This year the Trust has further strengthened its commitment to these purposes through an expanded programme of activities, improved accessibility and deeper engagement with residents, organisations and volunteers.
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
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
5 The Organisation’s main purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Organisation’s Purposes are: 5.1 The advancement of Community Development by acquiring, owning and sustainably maintaining the building of the former Holburn West Church and the neighbouring tennis court and pavilion in Ashley Park South in the City of Aberdeen for the public benefit of the Community. 5.2 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, and in furtherance of 5.1. 5.3 Make available for the public benefit use of and access to the buildings of the former Holburn West Church and associated tennis court in the City of Aberdeen. 5.4 The provision of a Centre for all age groups in which Youth Organisations may conduct their Group meetings and where (1) young people may come together to socialise in a safe environment and (2) adults may gather to share in company their common interests. 5.5 To provide a supported environment for the elderly, those experiencing hardship and those with physical and/or mental disabilities to enhance their quality of life. 5.6 To encourage the use of the premises for cultural, educational, religious, fitness and sporting purposes. 5.7 To assist in the development and delivery of sustainable initiatives creating value and benefit for the Community
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2026 | £147,687 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £197,559 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 21 October 2026 |
| 31 January 2025 | £643,912 | £599,030 | £35,581 | £9,301 | £0 | £0 | £77,086 | £6,140 | £70,946 | £0 | 3 | 23 October 2025 |
| 31 January 2024 | £11,319 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £8,791 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 30 September 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
- 9 Ashley Park Drive, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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