# The Health Agency

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC027773
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** April 15, 1998
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC027773


## Contact

- **Address:** The Health Agency, Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre, 30 Harvesters Way, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH14 3JF
- **Website:** https://thehealthagency.org.uk/



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** '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'

**What the charity does:** 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.

**Objectives:** The promotion, preservation and protection of good health, physical, mental and emotional, among the residents of Wester Hailes and its environs





## Areas of operation

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



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £484529 | £537353 |  -  | 13 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £531129 | £528046 |  -  | 12 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £497958 | £461789 |  -  | 13 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £427206 | £422066 |  -  | 13 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £551854 | £473979 |  -  | 12 |  |