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Squids

Also known as: Squids After School Club

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC023179
Status
Active
Registered
Dec. 20, 1994
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
9 Echline Drive
South Queensferry
Edinburgh
EH30 9UX

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The charity has been set up to offer high quality out of school care to children attending schools in South Queensferry or living within the local area, during term time and school holiday periods. The charity aims to create a caring, supportive and stimulating environment where all children feel welcome and included, and are treated with dignity and respect. The charity is registered with the Care Inspectorate and follows the Health and Social Care Standards to ensure it's objectives are met. Staff are employed following the charity's safer recruitment policy and are trained to regulatory standards in accordance with the Scottish Social Service Council Codes of Practise.

Objectives: The aims of Squids shall be: (a) to promote the care and education of children in need of care during out of school hours and school holidays, and (2) to promote the provision of facilities for the recreation and leisure time occupation of such children in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
Dec. 31, 2024 £227,843 £234,795 15 PDF 1.9 MB
Dec. 31, 2023 £191,943 £207,979 14
Dec. 31, 2022 £197,778 £178,091 15
Dec. 31, 2021 £157,837 £172,004 13
Dec. 31, 2020 £157,152 £150,182 13