# Action Porty Limited

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC047358
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Community Benefit Society
- **Registered:** April 26, 2017
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047358


## Contact

- **Address:** Bellfield, 16a Bellfield Street, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH15 2BP
- **Website:** https://www.bellfield.scot/



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** Action Porty was initially established to take the former Portobello Old parish Church and halls into community ownership - achieved in 2016. Since then Action Porty has developed and run Bellfield (as it is now called) as a vibrant community hub which provides a wide range of activities and affordable meeting space. As a development trust, Action Porty has went on to develop and run further services and activities including a large volunteer programme, a community cafe and a community fridge. More recently, following a successful Asset Transfer request, Action Porty is currently concluding the acquisition of the former Portobello Police Station for community benefit.






## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £148143 | £190273 | — | 4 |
| March 31, 2024 | £176602 | £147422 | — | 4 |
| March 31, 2023 | £124519 | £117725 | — | 3 |
| March 31, 2022 | £81929 | £68378 | — | 2 |
| March 31, 2021 | £84321 | £94088 | — | 2 |