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YM - Empower [SCIO]

Also known as: The YM

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC051470
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 5, 2022
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
YM Community Hall
Longhope
Stromness
Orkney
KW16 3PG

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'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'

We are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the YM Community Hall in Longhope. It is a very important hub for our community, providing a warm and welcoming space for people to meet, maintain friendships and build connections. Two of the key elements of our activities are the Friday Lunch Club and the twice weekly Community Cafe which have been operating since September 2022. The Community Hall is available for hire and is used daily by a range of local user groups and for larger community events throughout the year.

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

Objectives: To empower young people socially, culturally and economically To tackle isolation on the island of Hoy, using an intergenerational approach To provide wide-ranging creative cultural and social opportunities on the island of Hoy

Geography

Main operating location
Orkney Islands
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
Dec. 31, 2025 £61,290 £52,287 3
Dec. 31, 2024 £51,893 £45,984 3
Dec. 31, 2023 £58,991 £51,259 3
Dec. 31, 2022 £25,527 £16,208 3