# People Know How

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC043871
- **Status:** Not Submitted
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** March 19, 2013
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC043871


## Contact

- **Address:** People Know How, Straits Meadow, 61-63 London Road, Meadowbank, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH7 6AA
- **Website:** www.peopleknowhow.org



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** We run services and campaigns in Scotland that place people at the centre, making their voices heard to improve their wellbeing, overcome barriers and solve social issues. We do this through collaboration with charities, universities, businesses, government and various other bodies. People Know How is a Scottish charity that aims to improve wellbeing across communities by supporting people to overcome barriers and thrive. We deliver services locally in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and engage in research and campaigning to effect change on a national scale. We also provide a national digital support helpline. Our work supports all parts of the community including children, young people, families and adults. Our services recognise the varied and intersectional experiences and needs of each individual.

**Objectives:** 4. The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular the object are:   Primary purposes The primary purposes of People Know How are:  4.1 To prevent abuse and neglect of children and to assist the recovery of children from abuse and neglect by donating £30,000 to a charity working to prevent harm to and assist the recovery of children.  4.2 To promote the advancement of religion by donating part ownership of a canal boat to Polwarth Parish Church, Edinburgh (Church of Scotland).   Secondary purposes   Following satisfaction of the primary purposes, our secondary purposes are: 4.3 to advance education.  4.4 to work to prevent poverty.  and 3 4.5 to advance citizenship and community development by donating funds to a charity that benefits the community of the City of Edinburgh with a focus on education, health, and community development.   Following satisfaction of the primary purpose, the secondary purpose will automatically apply to the exclusion of the primary purpose.’  5. The area within which the organisation shall operate (in this constitution referred to as the ‘Area of Benefit’) shall be Scotland.   6. The organisation shall promote (but not promote exclusively) its activities and delivery operations to people within the ‘Area of Benefit’ who are those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage. These people will be the organisation’s beneficiaries.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Operations cover all or most of Scotland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 20 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £775698 | £874033 |  -  | 20 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £782206 | £759403 |  -  | 26 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £1073359 | £993386 |  -  | 23 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £909738 | £776719 |  -  | 20 |  |