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Craigmillar Literacy Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC027495
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Dec. 1, 2025. Filing history
Registered
Jan. 19, 1998
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Craigmillar Literacy Trust
2B Greendykes Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4DP

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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'

We work with children, young people, parents/carers, and other adults to achieve our vision that every individual is empowered through literacy. Our work is underpinned by a belief that literacy programmes lay a solid foundation for future learning and wellbeing. We are based in the diverse Greater Craigmillar community in Edinburgh with its history of community development and ongoing social and economic challenges including high levels of poverty, health inequalities and lower levels of educational attainment. In response, Craigmillar Literacy Trust provides quality opportunities and resources which otherwise are unavailable or unaffordable for children, young people, and families. Our main activities include home visiting, early communication support, Rhymetimes, Storytimes, Family Literacy Groups, young people’s groups, training for parents and carers and Bookgifting.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','Other defined groups','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of education, lifelong learning and life chances through the provision of activities related to advancing literacy and reading. 4.2 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science through the promotion of literacy and reading. 4.3 The organisation of cultural and leisure activities to enhance quality of life, including for those who have need of them because of socio-economic disadvantage. 4.4 The prevention or relief of poverty.

Geography

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 Dec. 1, 2025On time £107,875 £133,600 5
March 31, 2024 Dec. 10, 2024On time £145,807 £132,481 5
March 31, 2023 Dec. 18, 2023On time £136,606 £117,823 -
March 31, 2022 Dec. 21, 2022On time £122,002 £112,197 -
March 31, 2021 Dec. 15, 2021On time £130,796 £106,791 -

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.