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99 Ventures Sports Foundation SCIO

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC050193
Status
Removed
Registered
May 29, 2020
Removed
Nov. 8, 2021
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
9 West Mill Wynd
Lasswade
EH18 1LZ

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

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

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people'

Objectives: 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage: Our aim is to address the consequence of poverty for those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, by providing a resource that can help relieve financial hardship for those who do not have the resources to provide for themselves such things as access to physical activity & sport. We will tackle this by, offering free places on holiday camps for children & young people, funded places for those who are recognised as needing support due to circumstances, supplying kit/equipment to all who need it & transport if it is a barrier, offering a variety of taster sessions for families, using the feedback from to ensure we are meeting the correct need & demand. Removing barriers can bring a sense of inclusion, help to improve quality of life for the beneficiaries and give them the choice of participating in sport or activity without the barrier of cost determining that choice. 4.2 The advancement of health: Our aim is to help children, young people & families living in poverty within Midlothian maintain or improve their physical & mental health by becoming active regularly. By providing opportunities that encourage them to take up regular pastimes we are offering a more holistic approach to tackling health issues. Activities will contain elements of education regarding the importance of healthy eating, how to look after yourself mentally, developing friendships & being kind. We will be helping to develop knowledge & understanding of the value being active brings to your health, build the confidence to pursue this & remain active on a regular basis, experience the positive effects of being regularly active which will instil a desire to adopt & maintain a healthy lifestyle that carries on into their teens and adulthood. Charity Objectives continued in Notes field

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Accounts
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