# Special Olympics Grampian Area (SOGA) SCIO

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC049186
- **Known as:** SOGA
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** March 29, 2019
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049186


## Contact

- **Address:** 11 Ashfield Road, Aberdeen
- **Postcode:** AB15 9NQ
- **Website:** www.specialolympicsgrampian.btck.co.uk



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of public participation in sport'

**What the charity does:** Our charity is set up to provide individuals with a learning disability (who live in the Grampian Area) sporting opportunities within the Special Olympics Organisation. We do this by providing weekly training in various sports which are delivered through local sports clubs and by taking athletes to both regional, National and World competitions in these sports. We also help organise some of these competitions as and when required.

**Objectives:** The organisation's purposes are To provide or assist in providing recreational facilities for people with intellectual (learning) disabilities residing in the North East of Scotland and in particular to organise, support and promote Special Olympics-type events, games, competitions and development for such persons who, by reason of their disability, have need of such facilities with the object of improving their conditions of life. In furtherance of the stated objectives, but not further or otherwise, SOGA SCIO shall seek: 4.1 To carry out a coordinating role for organisations in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire in the provision of Special Olympics training programmes and sporting events for people with intellectual (learning) disabilities. 4.2 To facilitate participation by its athletes in, and contribute to the organisation of, sporting competitions organised by Special Olympics Great Britain and its affiliated organisations.





## Areas of operation

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



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £20774 | £31690 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £23842 | £48409 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £47553 | £23004 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £9931 | £7054 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1678 | £15441 |  -  | 0 |  |