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Erskine Community Allotments SCIO

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC052678
Status
Active
Registered
July 12, 2023
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
213 Mainshill
Park Mains
Erskine
PA8 7JB

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

We provide allotment plots for the cultivation and growing of fruit, vegetables and flowers based at the allotment site, to improve the conditions of the life of members generally who have a need for such facilities to enhance their health and mental wellbeing, helping keeping people physically and socially active. We provide recreational facilities and organise activities to improve the facilities to help provide affordable allotment plots for people to grow their own food in a sustainable and inclusive manner in a community based space.

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

Objectives: 3.1 the advancement of community development through provision of and participation in community garden spaces in a sustainable and inclusive manner. 3.2 the advancement of education of the general public in agriculture, horticulture, sustainable development and the protection and improvement of the natural environment through good environmental practices by encouraging and teaching a range of outdoor skills and pursuits, promoting the benefits of the natural environment and living more sustainably. 3.3 to advance environmental improvement through the growing of food locally, leading to a reduction in carbon footprint, increased resilience, and opportunities for recycling organic and other materials and by promoting the benefits of and demonstrating a range of good environmental and horticultural practices such as organic growing, composting, and through reducing, re-using and recycling of resources. 3.4 To provide 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 by providing affordable allotment spaces, opportunities for people to grow their own food and to keep physically and socially active.

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Oct. 31, 2025 £4,048 £3,881
Oct. 31, 2024 £15,043 £2,688