Harris Community Wheels

Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC052460

Status

Active

Registered

April 5, 2023

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

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

The Charity was set up to provide wheelchair accessible transport to wheelchair users and people with poor mobility. A wheelchair accessible vehicle was purchased and volunteer drivers transport people who need it to hospital, medical, dental appointments, respite care, events and activities. The charity also have a wheelchair and a Trishaw available for use by members of the community.

Beneficiaries: 'People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: The organisations purposes are generally to carry out, within Isle of Harris, the objects of the organisation and to provide: a) relief to those in need due to age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. b) advancement of health and wellbeing c) 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. 4The organisation has the following specific aim: 4.1 To provide wheelchair accessible transport to the Isle of Harris community to vulnerable people, people with disabilities and wheelchair users, to enable them to attend Day Care, Respite Care, appointments and other activities in order to aid mobility, alleviate discomfort, reduce isolation and improve their quality of life. 4.2 To provide transport for people in the community to enable them to access educational and sporting activities.

Geography

Main operating location

Western Isles

Geographical spread

A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Nearby

• Rionnagan Og 0.0 mi
• Rionnagan Og SCIO 0.0 mi
• Harris Voluntary Service 0.0 mi
• Western Isles Community Care Forum SCIO 0.0 mi
• Team Harris Youth Fund SCIO 0.4 mi

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