# New Directions West Lothian

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC024495
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** Feb. 21, 1996
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC024495


## Contact

- **Address:** Bloom House, 10 Main Street, Livingston Village, West Lothian
- **Postcode:** EH54 7AF
- **Website:** www.newdirectionswestlothian.org



## Activities

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

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

**What the charity does:** New Directions provides person-centred and values led social care. We support people who have a range of support needs. We are proud to be a member of the Third Sector in West Lothianew Directions is a small, local provider and this means that we never lose sight of what is important to the people we support and their families. New Directions partners with education, health and social work and other charities to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support.   New Directions has been active in providing Social Care in West Lothian for twenty years. Initially we provided advice and support for people with epilepsy but since 2015 we have broadened our remit and support people who have a learning disability, autism, mental health, physical disability, addictions and life-limiting conditions. We support people to look after their homes, shop for and cook healthier meals, manage their money  look after their health and take part in education, voluntary and paid work.

**Objectives:** To provide services which are benefit to people with a learning, physical or other disability and their families and carers and which enable people to become more confident, more independent and more connected with their communities.  To work in partnership with other organisations to enhance the wellbeing of people with a disability by providing practical, social and emotional support.   Take part in projects or activities which the Company determines to be of benefit to people with a disability and which promote equality, social inclusion and active citizenship.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** West Lothian
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1008309 | £956347 |  -  | 32 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £919615 | £906989 |  -  | 35 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £853030 | £841627 |  -  | 32 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £747421 | £771457 |  -  | 32 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £745915 | £705387 |  -  | 46 |  |