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Melrose Football Club SCIO

Also known as: Melrose FC

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC052538
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed May 29, 2026. Filing history
Registered
May 10, 2023
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
The Engine Room
Gibson Park
Melrose
TD6 9RY

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','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'

Melrose FC in a volunteer-led, not-for-profit community football club that delivers the opportunity for junior and youth football participation from age 5-16+ for young people who live in Melrose and the surrounding area. We deliver football training and match play to our junior membership through affiliated organisations including the Scottish Youth Football Association, Scottish Women’s Football and the Scottish Borders Junior Football Association.

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

Objectives: 4 The Organisation has been formed to benefit the community of Leaderdale and Melrose also including Melrose Gate and Galashiels (the 'Community'), who want to participate in playing football with the following purposes: (a) To serve the community by contributing to the improvement of recreational, environmental, health and emotional opportunities to children, young people, adults and families by increasing participation in football - engendering a love of the game for all players. (b) The advancement of community participation in sport as players, coaches, officials, volunteers and supporters regardless of age, race, religion and gender. (c) To provide, develop, manage and promote recreational facilities and related recreational activities available to the whole community, improving the quality of life for all involved and providing opportunity. (d) To advance the education of young people, children and adults by providing opportunity to participate in the playing and teaching of community football, developing their mental and physical capabilities and so enable them to improve their quality of life. (e) The advancement of community development and relationships by operating a community based and run football club which makes a positive social impact in Melrose and across the whole of the Scottish Borders. (f) The promotion of any other charitable purpose which may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes and in furtherance thereof.

Geography

Main operating location
Scottish Borders
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Employees
Aug. 31, 2026 Due May 31, 2027 £0 £0 2
Aug. 31, 2025 May 29, 2026On time £74,732 £58,429 2
Aug. 31, 2024 May 20, 2025On time £74,313 £51,376 -

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.