# West Lothian 50+ Network (SCIO)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC051335
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Oct. 11, 2021
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC051335


## Contact

- **Address:** 14 George Street, Bathgate , West Lothian
- **Postcode:** EH48 1PW
- **Website:** https://westlothian50plusnetwork.co.uk/



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of health&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;,&#x27;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&#x27;

**What the charity does:** The West Lothian 50+ Network is a membership organisation of active over fifties run by members for members. We facilitate a wide range of activities with the aim of keeping active in mind and body whilst providing the opportunities to meet new people and combat loneliness and social isolation.

**Objectives:** The Organisation’s charitable purposes for the public benefit are:  (i) To combat social isolation by providing activities to encourage companionship in people over the age of fifty in West Lothian.  (ii) To promote and enhance the physical, emotional and mental well-being of this group of people by providing social, educational and recreational activities. (iii) To provide these activities in a way that facilitates wide-spread take-up in towns and villages across the West Lothian area.  (iv) To co-operate with other relevant bodies, agencies and organisations for the advancement of social welfare of the 50 plus age group. (v) To encourage the development of links between relevant organisations to share best practice, learn from others and maximise take-up of local support for the elderly in West Lothian.





## Areas of operation

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






