# Advocacy Western Isles

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC034774
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Aug. 14, 2003
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC034774


## Contact

- **Address:** First Floor, Rear Wing, 16 Francis Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
- **Postcode:** HS1 2XB
- **Website:** www.advocacywi.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** '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'

**What the charity does:** Advocacy Western Isles is set up to provide independent, person-centred advocacy for people across the Western Isles, ensuring their voices are heard, rights upheld, and choices respected. We support individuals to express their views, safeguard their rights, and make informed decisions in matters affecting their lives, particularly in health, social care, housing, and legal settings. We deliver this through one-to-one advocacy, issue-based support, and representation at meetings and hearings. Our service is free, confidential, and accessible to all eligible groups, with particular focus on people with disabilities, mental health issues, older people, and others who may be vulnerable or disadvantaged.

**Beneficiaries:** 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','Other defined groups'

**Objectives:** 4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only and is independent of any other organisation, the objects are: 4.1 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 4.2 the promotion of equality and diversity. 4.3 to advance the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. 4.4 to advance and promote the provision of independent advocacy to all residents that require it throughout the Western Isles.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Western Isles
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £338601 | £349828 |  -  | 10 | [PDF](/sc/SC034774/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (291.1 KB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £283527 | £252827 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £297021 | £268173 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £254520 | £262717 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £305832 | £248234 |  -  |  -  |  |