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Shetland Link Up

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC024222
Status
Active
Registered
June 5, 1995
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
8 Commercial Street
ZE1 0AN

Contact

Website
shetlandlinkup.org
Website screenshot

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'

We exist to enable those prone to isolation as a result of mental ill health to meet with others in a warm, safe space for social contact and to make friends. Our client group ranges from 16-56+, with many living in rural areas with a limited bus service. In general, our clients live alone on low-income and/or benefits and have active, enduring and fluctuating mental ill-health which can relapse. We run a drop-in open for clients three days a week. We prepare and share a homecooked meal for a small contribution. We have a selection of board games, a pool table, dartboard, and a PC which clients can use. We signpost to services and can refer or help self-refer as well as assisting access to services and community resources. We do other activities including outings and day trips. We have sessions where people are invited in to tell us about their services. We have a ‘lending library’ with books, leaflets, and other printed resources. We also keep in touch with clients by phone etc.

Beneficiaries: 'Other defined groups'

Objectives: The Company is established for charitable purposes only and subject to that qualification, the object for which the Company is established is to benefit the community and the people of Shetland by:- 3.1.1 offering support and relief to, and facilitating friendship for, those affected by mental ill health. and 3.1.2 developing links with other community resources and facilities so that people affected by mental ill health are enabled to access such resources and facilities more easily, and are integrated into the wider community to a greater extent.

Geography

Main operating location
Shetland Islands
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £70,656 £77,861 7
March 31, 2024 £59,938 £67,544 -
March 31, 2023 £56,876 £61,813 -
March 31, 2022 £60,328 £64,830 -
March 31, 2021 £85,957 £59,593 -