Dochas Carers Centre

Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC029821

Status

Active

Registered

Feb. 4, 2000

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Contact

Website

dochas.scot

Activities

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of health','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'

Dochas Carers Centre exists to support unpaid carers across Mid-Argyll, Kilntyre and the Isles. Our mission is to provide practical, emotional and social support to carers, enabling them to sustain their caring roles while maintaining their own wellbeing.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','Other defined groups','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: The organisation’s charitable purposes are: a) To Support Unpaid Carers as follows: I. The advancement of health and wellbeing II. The advancement of citizenship in relation to the encouragement of volunteering III. 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 IV. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and, more specifically:- i. To provide information, guidance and support to Unpaid Carers who reside in Mid-Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands of Islay, Jura and Gigha and, by extension, those for whom they care by providing carers better support and preparation throughout their caring role to enable them and those they care for to remain at home longer and, in furtherance thereof but not otherwise:- a. Provide facilities to advance and ease the care burden of Unpaid Carers and of those who require care. and b. Provide a range of services of all kinds to assist Unpaid Carers to give improved care to those who are suffering from ill health, disability or old age. c. Participate actively in consultation with Governments and Statutory agencies by contributing to debates on and research into the needs of Unpaid Carers, their rights health and well-being.

Geography

Main operating location

Argyll And Bute

Geographical spread

Scotland and other parts of the UK

Finances

Nearby

• Snowdrop Argyll Ltd 0.0 mi
• COPE Scotland 0.0 mi
• Mid Argyll Youth Development Services 0.1 mi
• Heads Up Mid Argyll 0.1 mi
• Fyne Families 0.1 mi

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