01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052356
- 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
- EH6 5HA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The preventio n and relief of poverty. the advancement of the Christian religion in Scotland and elsewhere. and the relief of those in need by reason of age, il- health, disability, financial hardship or another disadvantage. We more specifically work with women who have been affected by homelessness in some way and or/ have suffered from any form of abuse. delivering health and well-being services to women, offering safe spaces for women to receive support and encouragement. providing training for women in life skills. We focus on building relationships through one-to-one support and groupactivities designed to foster friendship and community. Currently, our primary support efforts include Pamper Events and the FreedomSparkle course.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of religion
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The purposes for which the Company is established as a legal entity are: The prevention and relief of poverty. The advancement of the Christian religion in Scotland and elsewhere. and The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £0 | £0 | 3 | Not supplied |
| 31 December 2024 | £48,599 | £39,076 | 3 | 19 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £85,239 | £3,677 | 3 | 24 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
- Hope Church Leith , 9 Casselbank Street , Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.sparkle.stcsfc.org/freedom2sparkle
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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