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Disability Sport Fife (SCIO)

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC048722
Status
Active
Registered
Sept. 25, 2018
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Michael woods Sports & Leisure Centre
Viewfield
Glenrothes
Fife
ky6 3nn

Activities

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','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'

Disability Sport Fife has been leading the development of inclusive sport and physical activity opportunities for children, young people, and adults with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities in Fife since 1977. DSF (SCIO) supports individuals with disabilities to overcome barriers to participation in sports and physical activity, reduce social isolation, increase physical health and well-being, and improve mental health. Through engagement with key stakeholders such as health, education, social care, local clubs, and sport’s governing bodies we strive to create a sustainable organisation, continuously expanding our weekly sessions program and annual calendar of events, supported by a dedicated team of qualified coaches and volunteers while also supporting individuals to access mainstream opportunities.

Objectives: The Organisation is a non-profit distributing charity whose principal purposes are: To advance health by actively engaging with the community to inspire an active, healthier lifestyle in individuals by encouraging people to take part in active recreation activities. to advance participation in amateur sport by encouraging participation in all sports and physical recreation activities for people with disabilities in Fife. to support, develop and progress players and participants to achieve their full potential at their desired level as a means to advance citizenship in the interests of social welfare to improve the quality of life. The advancement of education through the provision and development of appropriate opportunities that encourage participation, coaching and training in recreational and competitive sports. to support member clubs to develop such opportunities. and to support local partnerships and initiatives prioritising resources for sports education and training. To advance citizenship and community development by assisting voluntary, charitable, socially enterprising and community sporting organisations to thrive and develop through the provision of low-cost services and facilities which will strengthen the contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Fife and the surrounding communities to facilitate increased cohesion.

Areas of operation

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
March 31, 2025 £39,926 £40,720 - PDF 840.1 KB
March 31, 2024 £34,822 £52,445 1
March 31, 2023 £52,446 £48,319 3
March 31, 2022 £41,501 £51,861 3
March 31, 2021 £23,407 £26,509 2