# Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Care

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC047347
- **Known as:** Cumbernauld and Kilsyth School Uniform Bank/Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Baby Bank
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** April 21, 2017
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047347


## Contact

- **Address:** 6 Annan House, The Centre Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld
- **Postcode:** G67 1ER
- **Website:** www.cumbernauldkilsythcare.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the prevention or relief of poverty&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of environmental protection or improvement&#x27;,&#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** We operate four main services, which all provide essentials to families in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and surrounding areas who are affected by poverty, social issues, and difficult family circumstances.  We operate a baby bank, children’s clothing bank, hygiene bank and school uniform bank – which provides a broad range of support for children, young people and their families.

**Objectives:** “The prevention or relief of poverty.  The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.  The advance of environmental protection or improvement.  In furtherance of the objectives above we will ensure that:  Every child and young person in our communities having access to the school uniform and other school essentials that they require, establishing and operating a School Uniform/Clothing and Hygiene Bank covering Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and surrounding villages.  Every baby born into our community having access to essentials, from nappies and formula to a cot and buggy, establishing and operating a Baby Bank covering Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and surrounding villages.  Every child and young person in our communities having access to the clothing, shoes and hygiene essentials that they require.  Support disadvantaged and vulnerable people across our communities, by working with and supporting other organisations and groups assisting disadvantaged and vulnerable people.  Protect our environment, through waste reduction, re-use of clothing and equipment, and promotion of sustainability.”





## Areas of operation

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






