Pennypit Community Development Trust
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC042187
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- March 23, 2011
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- The Pennypit Pagoda
North Grange Avenue
Prestonpans
EH32 9BN
Contact
- Website
pennypittrust.com
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of public participation in sport','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 Pennypit Trust are a well established charity, set up in Prestonpans, who support local communities, affected by social, financial and health inequalities. We build strong dependable relationships with children, young people, families and the elderly, providing pathways to services such as community pantry, sports and community development, schools and lunch clubs programmes, targeting holiday hunger and educational disengagement. Our befriending team tackle loneliness, social isolation and health and well being through food provisions. All programmes are supported by a dedicated board of directors, staff and volunteers.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The objects of the Trust are to provide recreational facilities or organise recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life and improving the health and education (including but not restricted to physical education) of the inhabitants of the town of Prestonpans and the surrounding localities through the development, improvement and management of, or assisting in the development, improvement and management of the Pennypit Park, Prestonpans, East Lothian and the provision of facilities or activities in Prestonpans and the surrounding localities, declaring that no act of the Trust shall be outwith the scope of these objects by reason only that persons who are not inhabitants of Prestonpans and the surrounding localities may or do benefit by such act
Geography
- Main operating location
- East Lothian
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £451,490 | £533,278 | 14 |
| June 30, 2024 | £496,758 | £541,288 | 16 |
| June 30, 2023 | £573,251 | £574,279 | 16 |
| June 30, 2022 | £464,968 | £472,731 | 15 |
| June 30, 2021 | £502,249 | £489,421 | 17 |