# Coastwatch Scotland Irvine SCIO

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC047137
- **Known as:** CWS Irvine
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Jan. 31, 2017
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047137


## Contact

- **Address:** Beach Pavilion, Beach Drive, Irvine, Ayrshire
- **Postcode:** KA12 8FA
- **Website:** www.coastwatchirvine.co.uk



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the saving of lives'

**What the charity does:** Coastwatch Scotland (CWS) is dedicated to saving lives and ensuring safety around water bodies, including rivers and the sea. Our mission involves vigilant monitoring of activities to protect both the public and wildlife. We support emergency services by alerting them to potential hazards and assisting in rescue operations, including coordinating efforts and even helping to land rescue helicopters.  Our volunteers are thoroughly trained in first aid, rescue techniques, and effective communication. The volunteers  participate in regular drills to stay prepared. We also engage in community outreach, teaching water safety in schools and providing defibrillator training to various groups.  By participating in events and fundraising activities, we raise awareness about water safety and the importance of our work. In  Partnership Approach to Water Safety (PAWS) group helps us address local concerns and reduce incidents, ensuring safer shores for everyone.

**Beneficiaries:** 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

**Objectives:** To assist in the preservation and protection of life at sea and along the coastline in particular by the provision of Lookout Stations for the public benefit





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** North Ayrshire
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 0 |  |
| March 31, 2025 | £23300 | £19023 |  -  |  -  | [PDF](/sc/SC047137/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (1005.7 KB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £28023 | £29391 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £38597 | £51171 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £36087 | £23347 |  -  |  -  |  |