# Smile Scotland (SCIO)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC044981
- **Known as:** Smile Scotland
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** July 8, 2014
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC044981


## Contact

- **Address:** Ryehill, Insch, Oyne, Aberdeenshire
- **Postcode:** AB526QS
- **Website:** smilescotland.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'

**What the charity does:** We empower people with the skills, knowledge, confidence & experience to overcome the barriers that they face when getting into, or sustaining, employment. We doing this in order that they can avoid living in poverty & can sustain positive mental & physical health & well-being. How: Understanding all aspects of the workplace, including Health & Safety. Understanding the needs & expectations of employers, colleagues, customers, & self.  Recognising barriers to employment & how to overcome them in order to sustain employment. Making use of positive, solution-focussed approaches with short-, medium- & long-term goal setting & achieving. Writing CV’s & application forms. Preparing & practicing for interviews. Building on-the-job knowledge, skills, experience, & confidence. Procurement. Deliveries & Clearances. Furniture restoration. Retail & Auction. Advice, guidance, & empathy from a member of staff at all times. Follow up assistance if needed.

**Objectives:** The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 to relieve unemployment by targeting people who are unemployed or at risk of being unemployed and supporting them through work placements and experience in a live work environment, and transition on into employment. 4.2 to advance informal education of young people and adults who are of, or are to become of, an employable age. by running employment focussed workshops, training within work experience and support to achieve recognised qualifications.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Aberdeen
- **Geographical spread:** More than one local authority area in Scotland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £696400 | £671413 |  -  | 5 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £302544 | £280759 |  -  | 7 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £234297 | £201140 |  -  | 3 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £223195 | £260306 |  -  | 1 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £296452 | £262539 |  -  | 3 |  |