# Scottish Older People's Assembly

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC046520
- **Known as:** SOPA
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** April 29, 2016
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC046520


## Contact

- **Address:** 118 English Street , Dumfries
- **Postcode:** DG1 2DE
- **Website:** www.scotopa.org.uk



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of equality and diversity'

**What the charity does:** The Scottish Older People’s Assembly (SOPA) is an independent charity that brings together older people and organisations to ensure their voices are heard in shaping policy and practice across Scotland. SOPA works to empower older people to share their experiences, highlight challenges, and influence positive change. Guided by a vision of a socially just Scotland that values older people’s ideas, expertise, and contributions, SOPA provides a strong platform for engagement, discussion, and advocacy. Through its network, it champions the rights, wellbeing, and active participation of older people, while celebrating the vital role they play in society.

**Objectives:** 4.1 the advancement of human rights and the interests of older people. 4.2 the advancement of the equality and diversity of older people. 4.3 the advancement of citizenship and community development for older people





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Scotland and other parts of the UK



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £32625 | £43357 |  -  | 1 |  |
| June 30, 2024 | £64100 | £90629 |  -  | 2 |  |
| June 30, 2023 | £81100 | £64783 |  -  | 2 |  |
| June 30, 2022 | £66625 | £40576 |  -  | 2 |  |
| June 30, 2021 | £24050 | £22643 |  -  | 1 |  |