# BANCHORY OUTDOOR AND ACTIVE

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC051783
- **Known as:** BOA
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** June 13, 2022
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC051783


## Contact

- **Address:** 98 Grant Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
- **Postcode:** AB31 5UU
- **Website:** https://banchoryoutdoorandactive.org



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals&#x27;,&#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of public participation in sport&#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:** Banchory Outdoor and Active (BOA) aims to to promote active and healthy lifestyles and support the development of community sports facilities in the local area AB31 postcode. BOA hopes to purchase a currently derelict all weather training area and upgrade this to a community sporting and wellbeing hub for all members of the community to enjoy. BOA also strive to promote increased public participation in local clubs through advice, making connections and financial donations.

**Objectives:** To facilitate the development of local sporting facilities and opportunities for the local community living in the AB31 postcode area that will help increase public participation in sport, physical and mental wellbeing activities.  To develop and create a multisport facility in a central Banchory location.  Assist to promote, advance and further local sport clubs and groups via a vibrant membership. Strengthen community cohesion and bring people together.  Aid in supporting local sport facilities/clubs/groups in making their facilities accessible to all.  Support local initiatives that focus on improving physical, health and mental wellbeing and promotes active and healthy lifestyles.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Aberdeenshire
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood






