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Dumfries And Galloway Advocacy Service

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC036075
Status
Active
Registered
Oct. 26, 2004
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
Hestan House
Crichton Business Park
Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG1 4TA

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 promotion of religious or racial harmony','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Independent Advocacy is about empowering people involved in using or receiving services. We work within Dumfries and Galloway to express our clients' views, wishes, and feelings. We are as free from conflict of interest as possible and work separately from other services. the views of service providers do not influence our actions. Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service will help clients understand what might be happening in their lives and support them to take control of their circumstances by empowering them to help themselves. We will use listening skills to help clients think through their problems or find information that will help them make informed choices and decisions. Independent Advocates can also speak on a client’s behalf if they feel unable to do so, making sure others fully understand their thoughts, feelings and wishes, but also make sure the client understands what may be said to them or about them.

Objectives: The objects of the Company shall be to promote the welfare and relieve the distress, suffering and poverty of those affected by disability, disorder, illness or distress in Dumfries and Galloway in particular, but not exclusively, in any way that is charitable in law.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Dumfries And Galloway
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £241,159 £260,984 9
March 31, 2024 £275,633 £251,365 9
March 31, 2023 £210,712 £252,968 10
March 31, 2022 £179,368 £213,536 10
March 31, 2021 £255,057 £145,405 9