The Advocacy Project (Scotland)
Also known as: The Advocacy Project
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC020564
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Sept. 30, 1992
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- Kirkstane House
139 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5JF
Contact
- Website
theadvocacyproject.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
The Advocacy Project is a human rights based organisation that supports people to have their voices heard and be empowered to be involved in decisions that affect their lives. Our issue-based advocacy services are free and confidential and we are independent of social work, NHS and other agencies.
Beneficiaries: 'Older People','People with disabilities or health problems'
Objectives: 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 the relief of those in need, by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in particular, adults at risk, the physically disabled, persons who are sensory impaired, those with learning difficulties and additional communication and support needs, those with mental health concerns, individuals with problematic substance use and older adults (the “Community”). 4.2 the advancement of education, in particular in respect of individuals within the Community. 4.3 the advancement of human rights, in particular in respect of individuals within the Community. and 4.4 the promotion of equality and diversity, in particular in respect of individuals within the Community, all with a view to relieving the suffering and distress of individuals, in particular, those within the Community, promoting their welfare and improving their quality of life by encouraging individuals within the Community to involve themselves in all aspects of society and, in particular, in those decisions affecting themselves, their families and their carers, through cooperation with the statutory authorities and other agencies.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Glasgow City
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1,142,084 | £1,289,999 | 29 |
| March 31, 2024 | £1,287,764 | £1,181,560 | - |
| March 31, 2023 | £1,350,589 | £1,344,399 | - |
| March 31, 2022 | £1,342,147 | £1,027,689 | - |
| March 31, 2021 | £1,312,614 | £1,062,919 | - |