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Empower Care Scotland Ltd

Also known as: Empower

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC029250
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Dec. 22, 2025. Filing history
Registered
May 12, 1999
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
Unit 33
Coatbridge Business Centre
Coatbridge
ML5 3RB

Contact

Website
partnersinplay.org.uk

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The charity provides care, respite, recreational and support services for children, young people and adults with additional support needs and disabilities. Its aim is to improve wellbeing, independence and social inclusion, while supporting families and carers. Services are delivered through person-centred 1:1 support, group activities, day opportunities, clubs, holiday programmes and adult support services, including 24-hour care where required. The charity works closely with families, local authorities and partner organisations to ensure services are safe, accessible and tailored to individual needs, helping beneficiaries build confidence, develop life skills and participate fully in their communities.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','People with disabilities or health problems'

Objectives: 4.1 To provide, or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation, in the interests of social welfare for disabled children and young people and their non-disabled peers resident within North and South Lanarkshire ('the Operating Areas') with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.2 To promote education through: a) the provision and supervision of learning-orientated play activities for school and pre-school children. b) the promotion of social inclusion of disabled children and young people in mainstream recreation and leisure activities with a view to raising awareness and understanding amongst the general public the rights and needs of such individuals. 4.3 To promote and/or provide training in the skills associated with the care and supervision of disabled children and young people.

Geography

Main operating location
North Lanarkshire
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 Dec. 22, 2025On time £899,855 £868,256 90
March 31, 2024 Jan. 13, 202513 days late £788,214 £736,302 90
March 31, 2023 Dec. 21, 2023On time £621,254 £593,969 89
March 31, 2022 Dec. 22, 2022On time £475,875 £484,894 70
March 31, 2021 Dec. 1, 2021On time £442,729 £417,045 50

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