# Volunteer Centre Western Isles

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC027472
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Oct. 29, 1998
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC027472


## Contact

- **Address:** 95 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Western Isles
- **Postcode:** HS1 2DG
- **Website:** www.volunteercentrewi.org



## Activities

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

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

**What the charity does:** The Volunteer Centre Western Isles is an independent local charity with offices in Lewis, Harris, Uist & Barra. We provide information, advice and support to individuals interested in volunteering, volunteer managers, voluntary groups/organisations, private and public sector organisations and companies. We offer free, confidential support to people who want to volunteer and groups/organisations who involve volunteers. match volunteers to volunteer roles in hundreds of local and national organisations. support community events that are often run entirely by volunteers. facilitate adult and youth volunteer awards that recognise the achievements of volunteers. facilitate volunteer awards for organisations who provide the best experience for their volunteers. gather statistics and carry out research into volunteering in the Western Isles which we share with local and national government. and work to raise the profile of volunteering as a positive force with prospective volunteers.

**Beneficiaries:** 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

**Objectives:** 4 The organisation’s purposes are:  4.1 to advance citizenship and to actively encourage, support and promote volunteering throughout the Western Isles.  4.2 to advance education through reducing barriers to education and training opportunities and delivering effective developmental initiatives to improve skills and employability opportunities to the community.





## Geography

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



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £137527 | £145379 |  -  | 7 | [PDF](/sc/SC027472/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (128.5 KB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £129474 | £136008 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £142678 | £143741 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £123636 | £163070 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £152842 | £145388 |  -  |  -  |  |