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The King's Community Foundation

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC041380
Status
Active
Registered
April 7, 2010
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
King's Church
King's Way
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB23 8BL

Activities

'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of religious or racial harmony','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Our Foundation was founded in 2009 and works to counteract poverty, trauma and multiple deprivation issues, primarily in Aberdeen. Our mission statement focuses on Inclusion, Regeneration, Provision and Education by helping members of the local community in need to thrive by identifying and reducing life barriers. We run 3 key projects around Aberdeen, in areas of greatest need:- 1. The Aberdeen North Foodbank 2. The Bridge Centre in Torry 3. The Flourish Project

Objectives: To support and serve its surrounding community and other organisations in the United Kingdom and around the world by accessing, evaluating and meeting the needs of those communities and thereby making a positive difference in the lives of others. To enhance the living experience of individuals, families and 'communities' both locally and globally by addressing issues of exclusion, poverty, marginalisation, lack of education and degeneration. To align itself with socially marginalised and disconnected people such as the very young, the elderly, those whose nationality may not be of United Kingdomorigin, and those who have been set apart from society because of lifestylechoices and behaviours. The Foundation will seek to provide opportunities for acceptance, connection and/or integration back into a meaningful contribution to society. To identify opportunities where involvement and integration could bring about regenerative change. This will be in the areas of: the physical environment where individuals, groups and families live. the emotional and/or psychological wellbeing of people bringing opportunities for life coaching and positive lifestyle choices, particularly in the areas of financial management, relational wellbeing and life controlling behaviours. the social fabric of communities assisting with the establishment and maintenance of community activities for all ages particularly in the areas of children, youth, families and the elderly. To champion the provision of relevant, appropriate and life long education by: providing a safe, secure and welcoming venue for educational activities to take place, ensuring that such activities are aligned with the vision and values of the Foundation. providing educational opportunities for all ages, backgrounds and culturally diverse people in variable aspects of living. For additional objects contact charity direct

Geography

Main operating location
Aberdeen
Geographical spread
UK and overseas

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 £437,515 £458,833 7
Dec. 31, 2023 £392,766 £403,695 -
Dec. 31, 2022 £451,969 £417,339 -
Dec. 31, 2021 £173,270 £61,386 -
Dec. 31, 2020 £119,597 £45,560 -