01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053046
- 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
- EH39 4HH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To prevent drowning and educate the public on water safety we are affiliated to Surf Life Saving GB and run accredited Surf Life Saving courses delivering awards and qualifications, with regular sessions for adult and young members, whilst collaborating with external partners to train their volunteers an promote water safety education to the general public.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the saving of lives
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects for which the NBSLSC is established is to save lives and prevent drowning and to provide education and training in all areas relating to life saving, rescue and resuscitation for the benefit of the public in East Lothian by: -The promotion and provision of Surf Lifesaving qualifications and training in water safety, rescue, life saving, coaching, resuscitation and first aid for members. -The promotion and organisation of lifesaving and rescue, beach and pool training, water sports and lifesaving activities for training, recreation and enjoyment that encourage fitness, teamwork, responsibility, and excellence in pursuit of these objects. -The promotion of and the provision of voluntary lifesaving and rescue services to the community and public at large. -The provision of lifesaving safety awareness and prevention of drowning information. -The promotion of the SCIO and its activities within the local community
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2026 | £3,959 | £237 | 0 | 28 July 2026 |
| 31 January 2025 | £3,425 | £1,440 | 0 | 7 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
- 19A High Street,, North Berwick
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.nbslsc.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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