East Dunbartonshire Befriending Service
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC051503
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Jan. 14, 2022
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- C/O EDVA
Unit 4 & 5
18-20 Townhead
Kirkintilloch
Glasgow
G66 1NL
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
To improve physical and mental health by reducing social isolation and loneliness through volunteer befrienders.
Objectives: 4 The organisation’s purposes are: (i) Provision of relief from loneliness and isolation by means of a Befriending Service for adults over the age of 18 who are socially isolated by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or another disadvantage and living independently in East Dunbartonshire. This service may be delivered in person or by phone to individuals or groups of service users. (ii) Advancement of social interaction and wellbeing in children aged 12 – 18 living in East Dunbartonshire, by means of a mainly activity based Befriending Service designed to increase their confidence when dealing with others and reduce social uncertainty. This service may be delivered in person or by phone to individuals or groups of service users.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- East Dunbartonshire
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £0 | £0 | 6 | |
| March 31, 2025 | £121,960 | £150,114 | - | PDF 974.0 KB |
| March 31, 2024 | £149,647 | £143,764 | - | |
| March 31, 2023 | £322,975 | £94,036 | - |
Nearby
- East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action 0.0 mi
- The Recovery Life Cafe 0.0 mi
- Bishopbriggs Outdoor Spaces (SCIO) 0.0 mi
- Kirkintilloch Baptist Church 0.0 mi
- Addiction Recovery Centre 0.0 mi