OSCR Scottish charity profile

The Lochs

ActiveCharity number SC054360
Registered2 July 2025
Main locationFife
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC054360
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area
Volunteers
0 volunteers
Staff
0
Postcode
KY8 5AX

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The LOCHS is a charitable organisation dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of people across Fife. We will be providing accessible, one-to-one counselling for individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other life issues. We will have a team of qualified counsellors who will offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where people can explore their experiences, build resilience, and work towards positive change. Our aim is to reduce isolation, improve emotional wellbeing, and help people develop the confidence and coping skills needed to manage life's challenges. By delivering professional counselling within the local community, we want to be able to ensure that individuals can access timely, compassionate support that promotes recovery, personal growth, and improved quality of life.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of health
  • the saving of lives
  • 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

To provide holistic support to individuals and groups throughout Fife and surrounding areas, with the objective of enhancing mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. a) To provide support to individuals of all ages and backgrounds who face social disadvantages due to factors such as age, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Our charity aims to offer professional counselling services delivered by qualified and experienced practitioners. In collaboration with other community organizations, we strive to create an inclusive, adaptive approach that provides a tailored, holistic service to meet the unique needs of those we support. b) To promote the advancement of health and well-being by supporting mental health and emotional resilience. Through professional, evidence-based counselling, we help individuals strengthen their mental well-being and navigate life's challenges, offering compassionate support from qualified and experienced counsellors. c) To advance education and skills development for individuals across all age groups by fostering understanding and awareness of mental health and well-being. We provide formal training, workshops, and learning opportunities to empower community groups, promoting mental health literacy and skills for improving overall well-being. d) To contribute to the saving of lives through the provision of specialised counselling support. Our services aim to offer timely and effective intervention for individuals experiencing mental health crises, with a focus on prevention, support, and recovery.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

1 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 March 2026£0£004 July 2026

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
18 Grunnan, Leven, KY8 5AX
Website supplied to OSCR
Not supplied
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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