Self-Directed Support Network South Lanarkshire
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC043405
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Sept. 12, 2012
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- Hamilton Business Centre
194 Quarry Street
Hamilton
ML3 6QR
Contact
- Website
sdsnet.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'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 network's main objective is to work together to promote better outcomes for people in receipt of Self-Directed Support (SDS) or who are interested in pursuing this means to enable independent living, improve quality of life, and facilitate active participation in and full integration into society. The Board meets every six weeks via Zoom. We have kept a tight rein on expenditure and are fortunate that all our Board Members are volunteers and take no remuneration. The Network continues to directly assist people who are in dispute on various issues with South Lanarkshire Council about SDS budgets and process.
Objectives: The Network will work together To promote the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. To achieve its object the Network will work together to promote better outcomes for people in receipt of Self-Directed Support or who are interested in pursuing this means to enable independent living, improve conditions of life and facilitate active participation in and full integration into society and promote ? Equality and diversity ? The advancement of education ? The advancement of citizenship or community development ? The research of best practice and report on these to members and others with an interest in Self-Directed Support ? The provision of a Network for members to work together and share ideas, experiences and information ? The provision of training for members, staff and others
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- South Lanarkshire
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £8,013 | £3,959 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £47 | £2,459 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £34 | £1,693 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £7,726 | £1,939 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £10,389 | £4,200 |