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Assynt Leisure

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC030350
Status
Not Submitted
Registered
July 7, 2000
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
Assynt Leisure
Culag Harbour
Lochinver
Sutherland
IV27 4JP

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport'

Assynt Leisure & Learning Centre is dedicated to improving well-being, education, and social inclusion in the remote community of Lochinver. It provides an accessible space for all ages to engage in physical activities, learning, and social connections. The centre offers study spaces, tutoring, and after-school programs for young people, alongside exercise classes, and mental health support groups. Sports clubs and fitness sessions promote physical activity, while families benefit from a parent and toddler group and soft play equipment. Community workshops, social meets, and educational talks further enhance engagement. To sustain operations, the centre offers visitor services, including overnight parking, showers, and waste disposal, supporting NC500 travellers. Relying on funding, memberships, and income from services, Assynt Leisure remains a vital resource, ensuring residents have access to essential access to essential activities and support.

Objectives: The company's objects are, for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parishes of Assynt, Scourie, Kinlochbervie, Dumess, Coijach, Loch Broom, Badcaul and Scorraig to advance education and, in the interest of social welfare, to provide, or assist in the provision of facilities for recreational or other leisure-time occupation in an effort to improve the conditions of life of the said inhabitants

Areas of operation

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £117,204 £132,874 4
March 31, 2024 £77,495 £104,603 -
March 31, 2023 £171,226 £102,334 -
March 31, 2022 £225,007 £121,452 -
March 31, 2021 £162,170 £102,202 -