# CAPS Independent Advocacy

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC021772
- **Known as:** CAPS
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Aug. 20, 1993
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC021772


## Contact

- **Address:** Old Stables, Eskmills Park, Station Road, MUSSELBURGH
- **Postcode:** EH21 7PQ
- **Website:** www.capsadvocacy.org



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

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

**What the charity does:** 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 | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £821454 | £877815 |  -  | 28 | [PDF](/sc/SC021772/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (597.3 KB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £904790 | £849320 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £840932 | £724534 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £667279 | £644549 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £513785 | £437078 |  -  |  -  |  |