# Advocard

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC023181
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** Dec. 8, 1994
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC023181


## Contact

- **Address:** AdvoCard, C/O Andrew Duncan Clinic, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside Place, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH10 5HF
- **Website:** www.advocard.org.uk



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','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'

**What the charity does:** To provide independent advocacy to individuals in Edinburgh, who are vulnerable or marginalised, mainly due to mental health, substance use or being part of the criminal justice system.

**Beneficiaries:** 'People with disabilities or health problems'

**Objectives:** The company's objects are: 1.  The advancement of health, and specifically mental health and well-being. 2.  The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 3.  The promotion of equality and diversity. 4.  The advancement of human rights. 5.  The advancement of citizenship or community development 6.  The advancement of education.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £723580 | £711036 |  -  | 20 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £690866 | £675335 |  -  | 19 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £907607 | £878979 |  -  | 29 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £847025 | £844594 |  -  | 30 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £815632 | £814883 |  -  | 31 |  |