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CAPS Independent Advocacy

Also known as: Caps

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC021772
Status
Active
Registered
Aug. 20, 1993
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Old Stables
Eskmills Park
Station Road
MUSSELBURGH
EH21 7PQ

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation'

We fulfil our purposes through the provision of: i. independent collective advocacy to people who are experiencing, or have experienced mental health issues or disadvantage. ii. independent individual advocacy to people experiencing disadvantage and who need help to express their views and wishes. iii. education and information sessions informed and led by people with experience of mental health issues. The main aim of CAPS’ work is therefore to assist people, through advocacy, as individuals or as members of a group, to set their own agenda, make their wishes known and to have a say in how they live and what services they use.

Beneficiaries: 'People with disabilities or health problems','Other defined groups'

Objectives: 4. The organisation's purposes are to advance and promote human rights. facilitate community development and educate people about mental health issues through the provision of: i. independent collective advocacy to people who are experiencing, or have experienced mental health issues or disadvantage. ii. independent individual advocacy to people experiencing disadvantage and who need help to express their views and wishes. iii. education and information sessions informed and led by people with experience of mental health issues.

Geography

Main operating location
East Lothian
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
March 31, 2025 £821,454 £877,815 28 PDF 597.3 KB
March 31, 2024 £904,790 £849,320 -
March 31, 2023 £840,932 £724,534 -
March 31, 2022 £667,279 £644,549 -
March 31, 2021 £513,785 £437,078 -