Scottish Environmental & Outdoor Education Centres Association
Also known as: Scottish Outdoor Education Centres
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC002278
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- April 3, 1948
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- Broomlee Centre
Station Road
WEST LINTON
EH46 7BU
Contact
- Website
soec.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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'
The charity is set up to provide outdoor education and learning for young people. The charity operates residential outdoor centres at 3 locations in Scotland. The charity employs professional instructors in outdoor activities such as climbing, water sports and rock climbing etc. for the purpose of promoting and furthering education the arts and outdoor sporting, leisure and recreational activity.
Objectives: The Association’s objects are to promote the social, physical and intellectual advancement of the community at large and of young persons and children in particular. to construct, own, operate, manage, administer and provide, in Scotland, residential centres and facilities. and generally, to promote education and outdoor sporting, leisure and recreational activities and the creative arts.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Scottish Borders
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1,062,434 | £1,168,546 | 23 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £914,901 | £67,901 | 23 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1,278,372 | £1,101,667 | 16 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £670,566 | £328,197 | 13 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £767,440 | £830,984 | 23 |