Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC050623

Status

Active

Registered

Dec. 10, 2020

Legal form

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Contact

Website

goforthandclyde.org.uk

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

We aim to use the canals as a resource to support our local community and our local community members. We provide opportunities for volunteers to support and improve their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. We do this through the management of the canal lock keeping contract with Scottish Canals, through the provision of facilities for personal development and through the training and education of our volunteers. In addition to our direct canal work, which includes the regular free hire of our canal boat for community use, we have now also been able to establish a bike workshop, based on the popular cycling route of the Forth & Clyde canal, which is staffed by our trained volunteers. Whilst our focus is on making a big difference to a small group of people, we are looking to expand our community reach to affect a wider group from the local area.

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

Objectives: The company's objects are: 4.1 To advance the education of the public about inland waterways and in particular the Lowland Canals and to encourage and promote the use of the canals for the benefit of the public. 4.2 To stimulate public interest and appreciation of the history, structure and beauty of the Lowland Canals with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom such facilities are primarily intended. 4.3 To protect and preserve or assist in the protection and preservation of Scotland's inland waterways, in particular the Lowland Canals. 4.4 To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in the area around the Lowland Canals. 4.5 To promote citizenship to advance and support personal and community development where boats and canals are used as the attraction to bring people together to develop skills and confidence to progress as individuals and regenerate their community for the benefit of everyone. 4.6 To offer opportunities to individuals and communities to develop using boating and canals for those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

Geography

Main operating location

City of Edinburgh

Geographical spread

More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Nearby

• Royal Scottish Country Dance Society-Falkirk Branch 0.2 mi
• Besty's 0.2 mi
• Falkirk & District Arts and Civic Council (SCIO) 0.2 mi
• Quiet Waters 0.4 mi
• Forth Valley Sensory Centre 0.4 mi

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