01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC054087
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- Not supplied
- Staff
- Not supplied
- Postcode
- KA1 1UU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charitable purposes
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Charity exists to serve and support visually impaired and vulnerable individuals within the Ayrshire locality. Our mission is to provide a lifeline for those who are unable to read the written word by offering free audio talking newspapers and related services. We aim to promote social inclusion, uplift spirits, and enhance emotional well-being through the power of connection and information.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | — | Not supplied |
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
- 8 Holmlea Place , Kilmarnock
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.arsb.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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