Voluntary Health Scotland
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC035482
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- May 3, 2004
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- 18 York Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EP
Contact
- Website
vhscotland.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
We are a movement for health creation working to reduce health inequalities to enable the people of Scotland to live well. We believe that health is more than the absence of illness, and together with our members and partners we champion this belief. We collaborate to provide the national voice for third sector health organisations in Scotland.
Objectives: In particular, the purposes of VHS shall be: The advancement of health, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship and community development, and the relief of those in need, through: 5.1 The provision of an effective network for voluntary health organisations. Working for sustainable improvements in health and social care services, health improvement and public health. 5.2 Working to prevent, mitigate and reduce health inequalities, including through education and awareness-raising about the underlying causes of such inequalities, including poverty and discrimination. 5.3 Supporting voluntary health organisations to improve their knowledge, understanding and skills to engage with health related priorities, policy, systems, personnel and partnerships. 5.4 Promoting the voluntary health sector's role, expertise and evidence to a wide audience. 5.5 Working to make effective collaboration and partnerships on health related matters between the public and voluntary health sectors normal and valued.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £297,119 | £277,347 | 4 |
| March 31, 2024 | £290,615 | £277,574 | 4 |
| March 31, 2023 | £281,205 | £262,449 | 5 |
| March 31, 2022 | £230,999 | £229,475 | 5 |
| March 31, 2021 | £228,100 | £185,114 | 4 |
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