Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC011249

Status

Active

Registered

Nov. 16, 1983

Legal form

Unincorporated association

Part of

Seaforth House Limited (SC021642)

Address

Activities

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It carries out activities or services itself'

'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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'

'Friends of Seaforth' provides funds for and organises recreational activities for the residents and respite clients of Seaforth House which is a privately run Nursing Home. Seaforth House provides care for Adults of all ages including those with special needs such as Learning Disability, Autism, Physical Disability, Visual and Hearing Impairment. These recreational activities include in-house entertainment throughout the year and small gifts for the residents at Christmas and on birthdays. In addition the charity organises events such as Bingo nights, Fetes and Barbecues which both entertain the residents and raise funds. Friends of Seaforth funded a large area of decking which is regularly used by residents of all abilities in the warmer months and we continue to provide funds to help maintain this asset in good condition. We fund the purchase of craft items which the staff assist residents to use. The charity also provides funds for funeral flowers for deceased residents.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems'

Objectives: The Object of The Society is to assist clients of Seaforth House and generally to support the work of the said Seaforth House. For the purpose of carrying out the above Objects, the Management Committee shall have the following powers: a)To interest the public in the needs of clients of Seaforth House and to mobilise, encourage and foster the interest of the public in the said Seaforth House. b)To supplement the service provided to the clients of the said Seaforth House for the health, welfare and comfort of the clients, by the provision of facilities and equipment which may be required for the use of such clients c)To provide, or assist in, the provision of amenities in Seaforth House for the use of its clients d)Subject to such consents as may be required by law, to borrow and raise money for the furtherance of the objects of The Society in such manner as The Society may think fit. e)To raise funds and to invite and receive contributions from any person or persons whatsoever by way of subscriptions, donations or otherwise provided that this shall be without prejudice to the ability of The Society to disclaim any gift, legacy or bequest in whole or in part in such circumstances as The Society may think fit and provided also that The Society shall not undertake any permanent trading activities in raising funds for the above mentioned charitable objects. f)To hold, sponsor, arrange, manage, produce, present, research or organize meetings, conferences, lectures, seminars, appeals and educational classes and talks in the furtherance of the purposes of The Society and to organise, manage, present, produce and support, galas, highland games, open days, exhibitions, workshops, press conferences, markets, trade fairs, festivals, advertising campaigns, promotions, displays and to assist in advising any person, corporation or organisation in relation thereto and to advertise and adopt such means as may seem expedient to promote the aims and services of The Society. g)To make grants or loans (with or without security) to any other charitable body or such local voluntary groups as the Management Committee shall determine.

Geography

Main operating location

Highland

Geographical spread

Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Nearby

• 1st Balloch (Inverness) Rainbow Unit 0.6 mi
• 2nd Balloch (Inverness) Brownie Unit 0.6 mi
• 3rd Inverness Rainbows 1.8 mi
• 1st Cawdor Guide Unit 1.8 mi
• 1st Cawdor Brownie Unit 1.8 mi

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