The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC016247
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- May 31, 1905
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- Johnston Smillie Ltd
5 South Gyle Crescent Lane
Edinburgh
EH12 9EG
Contact
- Website
colintoncottages.org
Activities
'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It carries out activities or services itself'
'the prevention or relief of poverty','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
We provide retirement housing and related amenities to those in need through age, ill health, financial hardship or other disadvantage and we provide financial support to beneficiaries through giving grants.
Objectives: 1A. The objects of the company are of a charitable nature, specifically to prevent or relieve poverty, and to provide relief for those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. The company may support any individuals resident in Scotland (and any individuals who are not resident but have a connection with Scotland) through the provision of retirement housing and related amenities for the benefit of those individuals, and the company may award grants and other forms of payment to such individuals. In order to be eligible for the support of the company an individual shall normally be 65 years of age or older, although the company may support individuals who have not attained 65 years of age if the individuals meet the other criteria set out in this article and if the directors feel it is appropriate in the circumstances for support to be provided.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £363,552 | £368,201 | 3 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £351,359 | £363,788 | - |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £343,682 | £396,496 | - |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £326,150 | £273,843 | - |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £322,966 | £295,222 | - |