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DadsWork SCIO

Also known as: DadsWork

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC051771
Status
Active
Registered
June 6, 2022
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
9a Orchard Crescent
Prestonpans
East Lothian
EH32 9JJ

Contact

Website
dadswork.co.uk
Screenshot of the DadsWork SCIO website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','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 charity was founded as a consequence of a gap in services and support offered to fathers in East Lothian – particularly meeting the emotional physical and practical needs of fathers, in particular in the perinatal period. There are many services offered by DadsWork SCIO such as counselling, ante natal programmes, school holiday activities, community gardens, support with seeking employment and moving into further education, the Musselburgh Men’s Shed project and 1-2-1 support services.

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

Objectives: 4 The organisation’s purposes are: To advance the education and promote the health of fathers in East Lothian and in furtherance thereof the group shall seek to: 4.1 Provide a drop in facility where fathers and children can develop and play together and thereby build healthy relations. 4.2 Provide advice, support and practical help to fathers including making available information and resources. 4.3 Provide parenting classes/dads’ groups to develop positive fathering skills 4.4 Carry out such activities as are charitable and which promote the benefits of healthy fathering. Furthermore, the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and wellbeing of fathers and male carers of all ages and backgrounds living in East Lothian.

Geography

Main operating location
East Lothian
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
June 30, 2026 £0 £0 2
June 30, 2025 £121,859 £105,655 2
June 30, 2024 £142,463 £109,093 3
March 31, 2023 £62,120 £84,116 3