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East Kilbride & District Young Farmers Club

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC001490
Status
Active
Registered
Feb. 1, 1960
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
SAYFC
Young Farmers Centre
Ingliston
Edinburgh
EH28 8NE

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','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'

From the charity purposes mentioned in point 1 the activities which the district routinely takes to meet its objectives are as follows: Awareness of rural issues is developed with agricultural visits and education on animal husbandry including competitions like stockjudging. Knowledge of machinery and handicrafts is enhanced through learning new skills and competitions such as agri-skills and tractor driving. Personal welfare and development is enhanced through singing, dancing, acting and speaking performances at concerts, drama and speechmaking. Mental and physical health is enhanced through sports and social games evenings Active citizenship is enhanced through charity work and progressing through the committee and office bearer positions. Various leisure activities, talks and visits are organised by the region to further the cultural education and training of young people. We also encourage our members to participate in district, regional and national events where possible.

Objectives: To advance the education and training of young people at large in rural issues, agriculture, homecrafts and related subject To advance the development of active citizens through development of individuals involvement within their local community and leadership of their Young Farmer Group. In the interests of social welfare of young people in rural Scotland provide and promote the provision of activities for recreation and other leisure time occupations which will improve their conditions of life and will assist in the development of their spiritual and mental capacities and self reliance and individual responsibility.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
South Lanarkshire
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Accounts
Feb. 28, 2025 £44,294 £50,981 PDF 9.4 MB
Feb. 28, 2024 £36,521 £22,343
Feb. 28, 2023 £16,632 £16,595
Feb. 28, 2022 £13,996 £11,754
Feb. 28, 2021 £10,970 £5,229