EARS Independent Advocacy Service(SCIO)
Also known as: Ears
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC031518
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- April 12, 2001
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- Unit 14 Grampian Court
Beveridge Square
Livingston
EH54 6QF
Contact
- Website
ears-advocacy.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
EARS provides independent advocacy to service users across a number of regions.
Objectives: The objects and purposes of the organisation, established for charitable purposes only. The over-riding purpose of the charity is to enable and undertake. the advancement of health, human rights and education, the promotion of equality and diversity and the relief of need due to old age, ill-health, disability or other disadvantage (as set out in the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and in particular under sections b, d, j, I, and n). By: 4.1 the relieve of the needs of vulnerable people (those benefitting from the SCIO) in Scotland (the area of benefit) - being the support and representation of independent advocacy provision by- 4.1.i. providing opportunities and forums for them to have their wishes, choices and needs, expressed, listened to and acted upon. 4.1. ii. providing them with impartial and independent information and support to assist them through the systems and processes of government and non-governmental agencies and providers of goods and services, which may otherwise discriminate against them. 4.2 to promote independent advocacy and advance the education and knowledge of people who would benefit from using, or referring people to, independent advocacy
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £296,763 | £319,899 | 10 | PDF 2.1 MB |
| March 31, 2024 | £302,377 | £238,379 | - | |
| March 31, 2023 | £268,788 | £316,600 | - | |
| March 31, 2022 | £299,802 | £298,594 | - | |
| March 31, 2021 | £308,128 | £254,378 | - |
Nearby
- Team Jak Foundation 0.0 mi
- Diversified 0.0 mi
- Federation of Writers (Scotland) 0.2 mi
- Cumberland Presbyterian Church Council/Presbytery in Scotland 0.2 mi
- Kidzeco in the Community [SCIO] 0.2 mi