01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052840
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- PA16 7TF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
An award-winning social movement aims to empower individuals to make a positive impact on their communities. By bringing together volunteers, community groups, and local businesses, Compassionate Inverclyde creates a supportive network where people can connect, share, and help one another. The organisation’s people centred approach focuses on the unique needs and strengths of individuals, families, and communities. Through various initiatives, such as providing support for those at the end of life, community cafes, and compassionate schools, Compassionate Inverclyde provides opportunities for people of all ages to contribute to their community. The organisation emphasises the importance of building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Compassionate Inverclyde exists to improve community and individual wellbeing within Inverclyde by: a. The advancement of civic responsibility, for the good of the community as a whole and by supporting those within the community to live more fulfilled lives and to prevent social exclusion. b. The advancement of education through the delivery of a wellbeing programme within all primary and secondary schools in Inverclyde and promoting and delivering a wellbeing programme to interested members of the public and other community groups and local organisations. c. Providing relief to those in need due to illness, bereavement, parenthood, disability, loneliness and isolation through the provision of practical and emotional support within various settings.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £114,428 | £100,291 | 3 | 1 April 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £47,397 | £38,188 | 3 | 18 March 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
- Saint V Manor, 60 Newark Street, Greenock
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://compassionateinverclyde.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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