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Grampian Opportunities (SCIO)

Also known as: Grampian Opportunities

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC030396
Status
Active
Registered
June 19, 2000
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
54 West High Street
Inverurie
AB51 3QR

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

Grampian Opportunities is a community based charity supporting disabled people, individuals with long term health conditions, and unpaid carers. We promote inclusion, independence and self management, through peer support, skills development and accessible opportunities. Our programmes include life skills training, volunteer pathways,and mentoring. We work with families, carers and their cared for, supporting them back into employment as well as offer support in the way of Financial First Aid and IT buddies. We additionally have the Scottish Government contract for Aberdeenshire until 2027 to independently support families and unpaid carers traverse the word of SDS. This supports and promotes diversity, inclusion and choice.

Beneficiaries: 'People with disabilities or health problems','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: 4 The organisation’s aim is to promote employability, develop enterprise and open up opportunities for employment, volunteering and learning opportunities for disabled people, people with autism, mental health problems, sensory impairment or long-term conditions. Our approach is to support the development of relationships and encourage people to be actively involved in their community. The purposes are: 4.1 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage 4.2 The advancement of Education through preparing, organising and/or delivering learning programmes of all kinds directed towards the acquisition or development of skills which will assist the participants in furthering independent living, employment prospect and/or directed towards improving health and wellbeing. 4.3 The advancement of health by supporting a range of wellbeing and community activities (e.g. hobby group, strength and balance exercise groups, discussion and social groups). 4.4 The advancement of community development through supporting and promoting volunteering opportunities, the promotion of citizenship or community development and the promotion of equality of opportunity and diversity

Geography

Main operating location
Aberdeenshire
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
June 30, 2025 £199,090 £155,130 10
June 30, 2024 £93,051 £234,719 11
June 30, 2023 £192,230 £199,618 12
June 30, 2022 £219,130 £168,318 13
June 30, 2021 £187,228 £163,103 11