# Lochaber Hope

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC037003
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** Oct. 27, 2005
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC037003


## Contact

- **Address:** Waverley House, High Street, Fort William
- **Postcode:** PH33 6XX
- **Website:** www.lochaberhope.org.uk



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** Since 2005, Lochaber Hope (LH) has provided a safe, positive and judgment free environment for the whole Lochaber community, including six remote areas. We deliver Mentoring, Counselling, Employability Support, Peer and Activity Groups, Addiction Recovery Support and Personal Development. Our approach empowers people, builds confidence and promotes independence, offering easy access to deeper support during vulnerable or crisis periods. LH is recognised as a model of good practice with quality standards and national awards for outstanding achievement. We have supported over 6,000 people therapeutically and helped more than 1,300 vulnerable individuals move into employment. Our team includes 9 staff and 60 volunteers, and we are a Fair Work employer. We recently opened the Lochaber Hope Community Hub, a fully accessible, neurodiverse friendly centre with counselling rooms, offices, community spaces and a soon to open community “Pay What You Can” café.

**Objectives:** To promote the benefit of all the inhabitants of Lochaber and its environs specifically those  who may be current or reforming substance users, alcoholics, mentally or physically impaired or have criminal convictions, without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions





## Geography

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



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £471488 | £384096 |  -  | 9 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £395973 | £369119 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £240749 | £234967 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £266438 | £262074 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £282667 | £159686 |  -  |  -  |  |