West Lothian Voluntary Council For Disabled People Ltd
Also known as: Disability West Lothian
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC010605
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- June 21, 1988
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- West Calder Community Centre
Dickson Street
West Calder
West Lothian
EH55 8DZ
Contact
- Website
disabilitywestlothian.org
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of equality and diversity'
The objective of the charity is to promote an equality of opportunity for people with disabilities throughout West Lothian, by dealing with issues through campaigning and information programmes. We promote the ideals of the Social model of Disability. Working to ensure all disabled people have a right to be a part of society as equal citizens.
Beneficiaries: 'People with disabilities or health problems'
Objectives: Subject to the said over-riding qualification the objects for which the Company is establishing are: (1) The relief of poverty by the alleviation of unemployment principally for the poor, disabled residents of the District of West Lothian District Council) without distinction as to race, age or sex, or political, religious or other opinions. (ii) to provide and assist in the provision of training opportunities for the said disabled residents with a view to teaching particular skills which will assist such people in finding work. (iii) To carry on business in manufacturing, construction, recycling, and service industries with a view to furthering the objects above-mentioned. (iv) To purchase, take on lease or in exchange, hire or otherwise acquire, any property, heritable or moveable, real or personal, which may be deemed necessary or convenient for any of the purposes of the Company. (v) To draw, make, accept and endorse promissory notes, bills of exchange and other negotiable instruments. (vi) To construct, maintain and alter any houses, buildings or works necessary or convenient for the purposes of the Company.
Geography
- Main operating location
- West Lothian
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2025 | £4 | £1,201 |
| March 30, 2024 | £4 | £1,262 |
| March 30, 2023 | £1,588 | £6,535 |
| March 30, 2022 | £25,459 | £9,681 |
| March 30, 2021 | £25,830 | £20,738 |