01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053175
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 4
- Postcode
- DD11 3DQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Arbroath Connections is a community-based Meeting Centre supporting people living with mild to moderate dementia, cognitive decline or memory loss, alongside their friends and family carers. We provide three five-hour sessions each week offering friendship, meaningful activities, a shared lunch and opportunities for people to remain active, confident and connected within their community. We provide regular respite and support for carers, including information, reassurance and opportunities for peer support. We work with local organisations and community partners to create opportunities for people living with dementia to remain involved in local life, maintain independence and continue doing the things that matter to them. We also raise awareness, challenge stigma and provide an open door to people and families looking for advice and support.
Charitable purposes
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation's purposes are the relief of those in need by reason of age and ill health, with a particular focus on those with Dementia, through. i. raising awareness and challenging the stigma and misconceptions about dementia as well as identifying and addressing the needs of those with dementia in the community and their carers. ii. working in partnership within the community to increase the opportunities for people with dementia and their carers in order that they may remain engaged in their desired lifestyle for as long as possible. iii. delivering programmes of activities in the community for the benefit of older people and those with dementia. iv. providing carer respite, support and practical assistance in the home. exploring new ideas and the use of technology to improve the lives of those affected by old age and dementia. v. and carrying out similar projects, initiatives or activities to advance the SCIO's charitable purposes
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 March 2026 | £125,574 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £117,629 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 4 | 7 October 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £148,066 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £99,857 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 4 | 30 June 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
- Russell Square Lounge, Russell Square, Arbroath
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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