01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052990
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA6 7LN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We work within our community to empower change towards sustainability, both running our own projects and working in partnership with others. We focus of community and rural development and environmental protection. We currently run a monthly Gryffe Repair Cafe and have been involved in repair events in partnership with other organisations. We have a focus on energy saving and community energy and have run community information events. We have been working with a local gardening group to try to access land for community food growing. with a view to sharing skills and increasing food security and community cohesion. We support local efforts to improve sustainable travel options and to protect local nature and woodland.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
1 The SCIO exists to benefit principally the communities of Bridge of Weir, Houston and neighbouring areas, which comprises the Bridge of Weir and Houston Community Council areas (“the Community”) with the following purposes: (a) the advancement of community development including the advancement of rural regeneration principally within the Community, including but not limited to: (i) engaging the public in the planning and development of community plans and projects for the local area (ii) building and developing connections between community groups, public, private and voluntary sector organisations (iii) supporting and developing community resilience and capacity through knowledge and skill sharing (iv) enhancing and developing public areas and open spaces (v) delivering specific projects or targets that are part of an agreed community plan (b) the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, including but not limited to: (i) the promotion and protection of biodiversity and green spaces (ii) the sustainable management of resources and responsible consumption such as encouraging the reuse, repurposing of items and the reduction of carbon emissions (iii) the promotion of sustainable and active travel (iv) the promotion and development of energy saving measures and sustainable energy (v) working with local stakeholders to influence the development of net zero plans But only to the extent that the above purposes are consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development
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 December 2025 | £2,174 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £3,927 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 23 June 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £6,538 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £1,601 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 15 July 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
- 30 Leman Drive, Houston, Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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