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Balintore & District Residents Group

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC044952
Status
Active
Registered
June 25, 2014
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
5 Shore Street
Shandwick
Tain
IV20 1UU

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','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 aim of the BDRG as a charity is for the prevention or relief of poverty within our community through community learning opportunities, through workshops. training and social engagement. We also plan and deliver recreational facilities and activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the residents whom the charity is primarily intended. We do this through the delivery of a youth programme which includes 2 youth clubs, 2 youth award groups and 3 music groups. We let the venue out to statutory and 3rd sector groups who support members of our community through creativity and employability. We also let the venue out to individuals for family gatherings. The Scout Hut is used free of charge by local community groups f.o.c. for the purpose of community engagement and development e.g. the Gala, Citizens Advice.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: The organisation?s purposes are: 1.Prevention or relief of poverty ? 1.1 By annually renewing our application to be a Registered Tenants Organisation with the local authority thus being closely involved in decision making regarding our Social Housing residents. 1.2 By providing facilities for a weekly Work Club to help all residents within the 3 villages to find and apply for employment. We also provide volunteers to assist with IT support. 2 Advancement of education - 2.1 To assist our non-English speaking residents we make our community hall available for weekly English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class. We have local residents trained in delivering these classes as needed. 2.2 We are now running an Adult Literacy class to help local residents improve their abilities in reading and form filling etc. These classes are run by local volunteers trained to help others. 2.3 We provide the facilities of our community hall for the running of annual classes in basic First Aid, Child Protection and Activity Training. Trained volunteers help as needed. 3. Provision of leisure facilities - 3.1 Through the management and running of our hall - the Community Pavilion. 3.2 Engaging in community led projects for developing leisure facilities within the boundaries of our community.

Geography

Main operating location
Highland
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 £55,623 £54,370 3
Dec. 31, 2023 £40,420 £47,227 3
Dec. 31, 2022 £54,142 £38,473 2
Dec. 31, 2021 £37,419 £28,356 3
Dec. 31, 2020 £10,787 £10,383 -