OpenCharities

Open SCIO

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC052681
Status
Active
Registered
July 13, 2023
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Market House
14 Market Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0JP

Contact

Website
openshetland.co.uk
Screenshot of the Open SCIO website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development'

OPEN’s vision is to make Shetland a place where young people thrive Our ambition is to cultivate a youth-led environment in Shetland where young people can thrive. Embracing a holistic approach, we aim to address the challenges faced by young people and establish a comprehensive framework for positive change. We highly value collaborative relationships and are committed to working together. What we want to achieve: • Shetland's young people feel more connected, valued, and heard on issues that matter to them • Young people are informed and empowered to develop strength and wellbeing • Systems, policy and practice better reflect the priorities of Shetland's young people • Shetland’s young people have influence through leadership roles and partnership working OPEN's Services: Peer Education Programme delivered in all Junior/High Schools in Shetland, Peer Mentoring Project, Peer Research Project and OPEN Cafe.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people'

Objectives: 4 The organisation's purposes are: The advancement and promotion of youth-led community action, education, welfare and holistic development of young people, with a particular emphasis on young people aged 12-25 and living in Shetland.

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2026 £305,617 £184,765 8
March 31, 2025 £217,512 £197,561 6
March 31, 2024 £170,340 £78,603 7