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Growing Families (SCIO)

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC050263
Status
Active
Registered
July 3, 2020
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
21 Church Street
Midlothian
EH20 9AA

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','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'

Growing Families is a lottery funded volunteer run group that organises fun pre-school activities at The Link, Loanhead. Our groups and activities are all designed to support families through their parenting journey. All are welcome, no need to book. Our kids’ sessions encourage Muddy, Messy and Active play. We want all children to enjoy creative learning using music, arts and the outdoors. Growing Families host a weekly JUNO perinatal mental health support group.

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 by providing suitable play facilities and experiences to children from birth to school age 4.2 The advancement of education by the provision of breastfeeding the peer support groups, antenatal and postnatal classes, and facilitating parents/carers child interaction to help with physical and intellectual development 4.3 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by the provision of a perinatal mental health support group and provide opportunities for parents/carers to gain social connections and mutual support

Areas of operation

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
May 1, 2025 £25,586 £35,294 - PDF 501.2 KB
May 1, 2024 £24,706 £35,003 -
May 1, 2023 £53,771 £25,729 2
May 1, 2022 £26,741 £18,091 4
May 1, 2021 £1,331 £3,367 -