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Big Hearts Community Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC037311
Status
Active
Registered
March 23, 2006
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
Tynecastle Park
McLeod Street
Edinburgh
EH11 2NL

Contact

Website
bighearts.org.uk
Screenshot of the Big Hearts Community Trust website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','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'

Big Hearts Community Trust is an award-winning charity operating from Gorgie, in South-West Edinburgh. Initially set up in 2006, Big Hearts initiated a new strategic direction in 2015 to become a charity dedicated to supporting families in need and vulnerable groups. Since then we harness the power of the Heart of Midlothian badge to build and deliver high quality support services around mental health, equality and social isolation. Big Hearts is also acting as community anchor for grassroot and non-profit groups in the surroundings of Tynecastle Park.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: The objects for which the Company is established are:- 3.1 The advancement of community development and education by providing, alone or in conjunction with others, opportunities for young people and adults in families which are in need to build their skills and confidence through social and physical activities. 3.2 The relief of families which are in need through the provision of practical and financial support 3.3 The provision of recreational facilities for families which are in need and for community groups to encourage engagement and participation by them. 3.4 The advancement of education and the relief of families which are in need through the provision of advocacy campaigns designed to raise awareness of those needs among the public and those responsible for the policy, planning and delivery of public services.

Geography

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £885,166 £884,467 27
March 31, 2024 £645,316 £706,844 20
March 31, 2023 £639,248 £613,523 19
March 31, 2022 £466,999 £509,634 12
March 31, 2021 £557,902 £436,896 11