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Golden Friendships

Also known as: Gf

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC047924
Status
Active
Registered
Nov. 13, 2017
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
18 Nairn Place
Dalmuir
Clydebank
West Dunbartonshire
G81 4AU

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of citizenship or community development','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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The aim of the charity is to provide recreational facilities with the objective of improving the conditions of life for those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or social exclusion. Golden Friendships exists to help prevent and alleviate social exclusion and improve the life of its members. Many of Golden Friendships service users have suffered from social exclusion during much of their life due to disabilities, special needs, lack of confidence or loneliness. With inclusion brings happiness and joy, helping service users feel part of a community and builds service users' confidence. Golden Friendships provides opportunities to meet friends and build relationships. This, in turn, allows service users to improve their lives and to embrace being a valued member of the community

Objectives: 4.1 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, being those in need by reason of youth, age, exclusion, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or any other disadvantage. 4.2 the relief of those in need by reason of age, exclusion, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or any other disadvantage. 4.3 the prevention or relief of poverty. 4.4 the advancement of community development.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
West Dunbartonshire
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
Nov. 30, 2024 £592,787 £463,422 17
Nov. 30, 2023 £532,397 £439,926 13
Nov. 30, 2022 £403,261 £314,408 8
Nov. 30, 2021 £384,119 £202,307 8
Nov. 30, 2020 £325,717 £387,770 3