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Biggar Community Action Group

Also known as: Bcag

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC050562
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed July 28, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Nov. 11, 2020
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
113a High Street
Biggar
ML12 6DL

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of citizenship or community development'

Biggar Community Action Group began in March 2020 and was set up to respond to the Coronavirus crisis in our community, and has continued to operate following easing of COVID Restrictions. Our current services and projects are:? a listening ear service for isolated or vulnerable people a hot meals service to ensure that those who may not be able to cater well for themselves have 2 nourishing meals a week a prescription delivery service for isolated people social history project. ? winter snow clearance and pavement gritting Christmas lunches for isolated or lonely people hospital transport

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: The organisation's purposes are: (g) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture, or science (n) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage And in furtherance of these purposes the organisation?s objects are Plan and take action on behalf of our community Respond quickly and flexibly to the needs of the community as they arise Identify people who are vulnerable by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage and develop ways to support them Promote healthy living and good mental health amongst residents of the town Be a reliable source of information for the community about matters that have an impact on it, using social media, a website, newsletters, and any other communication channels considered appropriate Develop and carry out plans to promote community resilience which encourage speed of response, and calm, rational responses, liaising with other community groups as appropriate To work in partnership with other organisations in the town

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2026 July 28, 2026On time £3,785 £9,875
March 31, 2025 Aug. 19, 2025On time £14,903 £10,155
March 31, 2024 May 21, 2024On time £17,311 £14,940
March 31, 2023 May 23, 2023On time £8,688 £32,719
March 31, 2022 July 25, 2022On time £52,662 £23,924

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.