The Health Agency
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC027773
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Sept. 24, 2025. Filing history
- Registered
- April 15, 1998
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- The Health Agency
Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre
30 Harvesters Way
Edinburgh
EH14 3JF
Contact
- Website
thehealthagency.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','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 promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
The Health Agency is a community-led charity that supports around 2,000 people in Wester Hailes and South West Edinburgh each year to lead longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives. We do this by providing a range of services that challenge the deep-rooted effects of poverty, ill-healthy, mental health issues, isolation, food insecurity and inequalities on our community by providing information, advice and support to empower people to protect and improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. Core services include Westerhaven (supporting people affected by cancer and long-term conditions), free mental health counselling and therapy to aid recovery, Positive Moves (exercise and nutritional support for improved health, Tasting Change (affordable food through our pantry and community meals), and weekly groups reducing isolation and building community confidence.
Beneficiaries: 'People with disabilities or health problems'
Objectives: The promotion, preservation and protection of good health, physical, mental and emotional, among the residents of Wester Hailes and its environs
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 | Sept. 24, 2025On time | £484,529 | £537,353 | 13 |
| March 31, 2024 | Dec. 19, 2024On time | £531,129 | £528,046 | 12 |
| March 31, 2023 | Dec. 29, 2023On time | £497,958 | £461,789 | 13 |
| March 31, 2022 | Dec. 15, 2022On time | £427,206 | £422,066 | 13 |
| March 31, 2021 | Dec. 22, 2021On time | £551,854 | £473,979 | 12 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.