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Skye And Lochalsh Mental Health Association

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC021154
Status
Active
Registered
Nov. 23, 1992
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
Am Fasgadh
Wood Park
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV51 9HQ

Contact

Website
slmha.co.uk
Website screenshot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of health','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'

The charity was set up to provide support to those in the Skye and Lochalsh area who are suffering from severe and enduring mental ill health including brain injury and their associated problems. Poviding a drop-in centre where they can get practical and emotional help and support, social interaction with other, a hot meal and informal advocacy services.

Objectives: The company's objects are: (i) To develop and promote mental health. In furtherance of the above object the Company shall seek:- (ii) To promote the understanding of the distress caused by social isolation, psychological and emotional problems and to spread knowledge of the facilities and services available within the community for those affected by such problems, (iii) To seek to co-operate with the statutory authorities in carrying out their duties for the treatment, care, after-care and welfare of those so affected, (iv) To promote and encourage co-operation with and amongst other voluntary bodies and organisations involved whether principally or partially with questions of mental health and between such bodies and statutory bodies, (v) Where possible, to provide and to assist and support the provision of, facilities within the community for those affected in any way by mental health and social problems, those recovering from such problems, those involved in the care and welfare of such individuals or groups, (vi) To promote the understanding and improvement of the rights of persons affected by psychological and emotional problems, to campaign and seek to influence the development of social policies and services and (vii) To promote the understanding of a patient's right to treatment.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Highland
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £276,210 £275,531 7
March 31, 2024 £231,754 £239,280 5
March 31, 2023 £211,436 £208,645 6
March 31, 2022 £211,436 £208,645 6
March 31, 2021 £251,584 £207,926 6