OSCR Scottish charity profile

North Lochs Community Association (SCIO)

ActiveCharity number SC052376
Registered3 March 2023
Main locationWestern Isles
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC052376
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
HS2 9NU
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OSCR note: This charity has been established to replace North Lochs Community Association- SC007186. North Lochs Community Association- SC007186 intends to wind up and pass its assets and liabilities to North Lochs Community Association (SCIO)- SC052376

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The charity is set up to fundraise, to arrange special events, and to hold functions for the residents of pensionable age in North Lochs and the wider community.

Charitable purposes

  • 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

4 The organisation's purposes are the provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the community residents of Achmore, Crossbost, Grimshader, Leurbost and Ranish (thereafter called 'the neighbourhood'), without distinction of sex, or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and residents in a common effort with activities including but not restricted to : 4.1 The provision of activities that encourage the improvement of physical and mental health. 4.2 The promotion of community development by means of activities and projects that encourage community benefit and involvement. 4.3 The advancement of the arts. heritage and culture 4.4 The advancement of public participation in sport 4.5 The provision and organisation of recreational activities 4.6 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage 4.7 Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

3 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 March 2026£0£02Not supplied
31 March 2025£77,252£49,347224 December 2025
31 March 2024£122,201£61,105216 January 2025

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
North Lochs Community Centre in Leurbost, Isle of Lewis
Website supplied to OSCR
https://www.northlochs.co.uk/
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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