# East Dunbartonshire Befriending Service

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC051503
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Jan. 14, 2022
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC051503


## Contact

- **Address:** C/O EDVA, Unit 4 & 5, 18-20 Townhead, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow
- **Postcode:** G66 1NL



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** 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 | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 6 |  |
| March 31, 2025 | £121960 | £150114 |  -  |  -  | [PDF](/sc/SC051503/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (974.0 KB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £149647 | £143764 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £322975 | £94036 |  -  |  -  |  |