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East Ayrshire Advocacy Services

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC023540
Status
Active
Registered
April 7, 1995
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
20 Lindsay Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 2BB

Contact

Website
eaas.org.uk
Screenshot of the East Ayrshire Advocacy Services website

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','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'

Established in 1994 through an idea developed by the local community, East Ayrshire Advocacy Services is a registered charity providing free, independent advocacy services, enabling local people with a range of support needs to be heard. Hand in hand, we will support, enable and advise. From early beginnings with only one member of staff, the demand for our highly valued service has allowed EAAS to grow to a team of 18 members of staff. We believe everyone has: the right to be listened to. the right to be respected. the right to be involved in decisions. the right to have aspirations. the right to take risks, and. the right to contribute.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','Other defined groups'

Objectives: 2) The company's objects are: 2.1) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 2.2) the promotion of equality and diversity. 2.3) the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation. 2.4) the advancement of citizenship and community development. 2.5) the advancement of education through the provision and promotion of independent advocacy.

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2026 £586,377 £588,447 17
March 31, 2025 £572,449 £577,910 16
March 31, 2024 £526,740 £657,532 18
March 31, 2023 £507,696 £631,217 23
March 31, 2022 £564,330 £576,705 18
March 31, 2021 £459,870 £447,317 19