# Bear Necessities in Airdrie

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC051215
- **Known as:** Bear Necessities
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** Aug. 24, 2021
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC051215


## Contact

- **Address:** Unit 2, 10  Saline Street, Airdrie
- **Postcode:** ML6 9ES



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the prevention or relief of poverty'

**What the charity does:** Bear Necessities was established on 1st February to support local families who are living in poverty,  fleeing domestic abuse and experiencing homelessness by providing pre-loved  clothing,  equipment and other essentials for parents, carers and children.     In addition,  Bear Necessities delivers a programme of classes for babies and children up to pre-school age,  at no cost to families,  to support child development and provide support and the opportunity to meet other parents and carers to families who may be socially isolated.

**Objectives:** The relief of poverty and the relief of those in need through the running of a baby bank and groups and activities to provide support as required by those in Airdrie and surrounding areas.    In furtherance of those purposes the Organisation will   -  To support and help the vulnerable, low income, domestic abuse victims, and personal challenged families within Airdrie and surrounding areas to ensure that every child and family are given the best possible start and outcome.    - To promote recycling and upcycling of equipment and resources donated by local families and businesses, which will be donated to other families in need within the area.  The organisation will also accept donations of clothing from local families, which would be laundered and donated to families in need within the area.   -  The organisation will also look to provide groups and activities to support social isolation of families and enhance development of babies and children. These will involve a varied range of groups from learning sign language to story book reading and sensory activities. All these activities will be free to families therefore reducing the inequality gap and helping to ensure that every child is given the best start in life.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** North Lanarkshire
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2026 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 1 |  |
| April 5, 2025 | £49871 | £41587 |  -  | 1 | [PDF](/sc/SC051215/files/2025-04-05-accounts.pdf) (406.4 KB) |
| April 5, 2024 | £59206 | £58909 |  -  | 2 |  |
| April 5, 2023 | £59206 | £58909 |  -  | 2 |  |
| April 5, 2022 | £24673 | £24010 |  -  | 2 |  |