The Cochrane Foundation
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC014124
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- June 10, 1936
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- 5 Croftshaw Road
Alva
Clacks
FK12 5ES
Activities
'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','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'
The Company is a charity and prinipal activity is the provision of support and relief to selected persons resident in the burgh of Alva by way of contributions and housing accommodation. The oundation provides ooutings for the elderly over the summer months and hosts light lunches and sing-alongs in oour Social Centre in Autumn and Winter. Provides special relief to families in need at Christmas and financial gifts to the elderly also at Christmas. We provide support to the local Food Larder and also provide support to a youth organisation which helps young vulnerable youths. And the foundation maintain its housing stock and grounds to a very high standard with the tenancies available to the elderly within the community.
Objectives: 5. The Objects are specifically restricted to the following:- 5.1 To provide for the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage particularly but not exclusively in the Burgh of Alva. and 5.2 To provide recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for persons in need particularly but not exclusively for those resident in the Burgh of Alva.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Clackmannanshire
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £160,691 | £160,396 | 3 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £160,389 | £149,768 | 3 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £157,736 | £137,712 | 3 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £150,426 | £129,046 | 3 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £141,053 | £132,163 | 4 |