Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC006183

Status

Active

Registered

May 20, 1985

Legal form

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The charity is set up to provide an independent information and advice via a multichannel service including ‘drop-in’, pre-arranged appointments and telephone service to the community with opening hours compatible with the convenience of clients and volunteer staff. Furthermore, working collaboratively with Bureaux in Falkirk Council area and with other agencies to ensure that the widest range of services are available that best match the needs of the client population. In addition to the company’s central premises, community services are provided on a referral basis in areas of multiple deprivations as outlined in the Falkirk Council Anti-Poverty Strategy. A Home Visiting service is also provided for those clients with disability or mobility needs, which prevent them from attending the other venues. The service is normally available at the main bureau in excess of 33 hours a week. Specialist assistance in debt, employment and benefit advice services are also provided.

Objectives: The company has been formed to benefit principally the Falkirk Council Area (the Area of Benefit) with the following objects: 4.1 the advancement of education through (but not limited to) providing individuals with information, clarification and understanding of legislation and their legal rights and responsibilities. 4.2 the relief of those in need through (but not limited to) (i) assessing individuals’ entitlement to welfare benefits. (ii) providing assistance in claiming benefits. and (iii) assisting individuals to appeal against refusal of benefits. 4.3 the advancement of health through (but not limited to) providing a comprehensive advice service which seeks to address individuals’ problems and thereby alleviates the injury to health, stress and anxiety caused by unsolved problems. and 4.4 the advancement of community development through (but not limited to) recruiting, training and developing local citizens to be volunteers in and for the Bureau, who in turn assist members of the public within the Area of Benefit, and in doing so contribute to the development of the Area of Benefit.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

Falkirk

Geographical spread

Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Nearby

• Forth Valley Talking Newspaper Association 0.1 mi
• Recovery Scotland 0.1 mi
• Forth Valley Medical Benevolent Trust 0.1 mi
• The Hepatitis C Trust 0.2 mi
• The Throat Cancer Foundation 0.2 mi

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