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Edinburgh & Lothian Prostate Cancer Support Group

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC041732
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Sept. 10, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Aug. 24, 2010
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
33 Vinefields
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5HD

Activities

'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations'

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

The charity's focus is on patients supporting patients. To that end we provide a buddy service for newly diagnosed patients, regular informal meetings of our members, talks for members on prostate cancer related topics and other areas of interest. We also have an associated walking group who meet every couple of months for walking and socialising.

Beneficiaries: 'People with disabilities or health problems'

Objectives: The aims of The Group are: a) To enable men with prostate cancer to support others who face life (and perhaps death) with a similar diagnosis b) To offer support, advice and guidance to men diagnosed with prostate cancer, to their families, friends and carers c) To enable men with prostate cancer to have a clearer understanding of treatment options, process and consequences of pursuing one option rather than another and steps available if there is a recurrence of the disease d) To provide opportunities for such people to explore their experiences and their feelings e) To consult and liaise with men and women with a professional expertise in areas of concern to men with prostate cancer f) To work with hospitals, clinics and surgeries, as appropriate, to provide a more supportive environment for men and their families facing issues related to prostate cancer g) To promote awareness within the wider community of the prevalence of prostate cancer h) To promote and campaign where appropriate with other organisations on national issues impacting on diagnosis, treatment and support of men with prostate cancer i) To work with others, as appropriate, to press for improved services and treatment for all men with prostate cancer and to ensure that people within Edinburgh and Lothian have access to the latest drugs and treatment available to men in other areas. j) To work alongside and, where appropriate, to co-operate with other charitable bodies working in this area , such as The Maggie's Centre, Prostate Scotland and The Prostate Cancer Charity k) To provide these aims without regard to religion. class or creed I) To raise money to further these objectives, as determined and agreed by the management committee

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2026 Sept. 10, 2026On time £13,392 £15,395
March 31, 2025 July 14, 2025On time £1,535 £5,317
March 31, 2024 July 3, 2024On time £6,140 £4,562
March 31, 2023 Nov. 22, 2023On time £2,394 £4,741
March 31, 2022 June 11, 2022On time £2,364 £3,593
March 31, 2021 July 4, 2021 £1,883 £2,975

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.