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Kintyre Link Club

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC028913
Status
Active
Registered
April 21, 1999
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
Kintyre Community Education Centre
Stewart Road
Campbeltown
Argyll
PA28 6AT

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the saving of lives','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 promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The Kintyre Link Club is set up to support people in Kintyre who have lived experience of poor mental health. Its aim is to promote recovery, wellbeing, and inclusion by offering a safe, friendly, and supportive space where members can connect, gain confidence, and rebuild purpose. The club runs a drop-in service five days a week, providing creative, social, and wellbeing activities such as art, music, mindfulness, swimming, and healthy lunches. These activities help reduce isolation, improve self-esteem, and encourage personal growth. The club also works closely with local organisations, volunteers, and health professionals to strengthen community links and provide an important bridge between professional mental health services and everyday community life.

Objectives: To promote the welfare and education of people in the Kintyre area who are experiencing or have experienced Mental Health difficulties and their families/carers and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities, in the interests of social welfare, for recreation and other leisure-time occupation so that the conditions of life of the aforementioned people with or who have experienced mental health problems and their families/carers may be improved.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Argyll And Bute
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
March 31, 2025 £37,630 £45,719 2 PDF 3.5 MB
March 31, 2024 £76,999 £72,066 2
March 31, 2023 £42,859 £64,040 2
March 31, 2022 £48,694 £46,891 2
March 31, 2021 £73,842 £55,231 1