01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052895
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- KA1 1BL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
EACHa Cut and Connect SCIO was established to provide free professional hairdressing and barbering services to individuals across East Ayrshire who face financial hardship, homelessness, addiction or other disadvantage. Born out of two years of fundraising by East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action and developed in partnership with Police Scotland, the charity launched in March 2024 with a purpose-built mobile salon van that travels to communities throughout the region, visiting towns and outlying villages on a monthly basis. The service goes well beyond the haircut itself. Staff are trained to act as active listeners, and the salon environment provides a safe, welcoming space where people feel comfortable enough to open up and seek help. Clients can be signposted to a wide range of support including recovery programmes, domestic abuse services, housing assistance and benefits advice. The charity also operates a fixed salon premises in Kilmarnock.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- 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
Our charitable mission is to provide free hairdressing and barbering services to individuals in need, with a focus on promoting self-esteem, dignity, and well-being within our community. Our aim is to empower individuals who may be facing financial hardship, homelessness, or other challenging circumstances, by offering professional grooming services that not only enhance their physical appearance but also boost their self-confidence and overall sense of self-worth. Through our commitment to free hairdressing and barbering services, we strive to restore dignity, foster self-confidence, promote inclusivity, enhance employability and build a stronger community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | £0 | £0 | 1 | Not supplied |
| 31 July 2025 | £141,349 | £132,390 | 1 | 28 May 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £166,084 | £108,547 | 1 | 25 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
- 49 John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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