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Action for Seniors in Kinlochleven

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC026544
Status
Active
Registered
May 21, 1997
Legal form
Unincorporated association
Part of
Age Scotland (SC010100)

Address

Address
42 Foyer's Road
Kinlochleven
Argyll
PH50 4RU

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The charity was formed nearly 30 years ago to provide the seniors of the village an annual christmas party. The cost is free to the seniors of the village, with the exception of the raffle which we use to raise funds. The party includes a live band, buffet and transport if required. We have wonderful support form the local business and charitable donations from local community groups.

Objectives: The aim Of the Group is to promote the welfare of older people in a way which could be said. either now or later, to be legally charitable. The Group does this by: Bringing together individuals and representatives of statutory,and voluntary organtsations. Making representations on behalf of older people and their carers . Making information available for, to and on behalf of older people and their carers. Encouraging training for those working with older people and their carers. Promoting and running appropriate services and activities. Helping (by voluntary and financial means), promoting or providing anything which will improve the quality and standard of any such services. Creating, encouraging and maintaining public interest by providing a link between any such services and the community,which they service.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Highland
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Oct. 31, 2024 £3,007 £1,749
Oct. 31, 2023 £1,032 £944
Oct. 31, 2022 £200 £484
Oct. 31, 2021 £1 £643
Oct. 31, 2020 £1,390 £1,197