# Orkney Prostate Awareness SCIO

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052830
- **Known as:** Orkney Prostate Awareness
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Sept. 21, 2023
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052830


## Contact

- **Address:** 20 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney
- **Postcode:** KW15 1HR



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** The charity was set up first and foremost to bring awareness to the Orkney Community about issues which affect the prostate including cancer.  Also, to make available grants for people who need help with travel or accommodation costs not covered by the NHS and to give donations to other charities and organisations that support those affected by prostate issues in Orkney.  The Charity raises awareness by holding regular events with talks by medical experts and information leaflets being available.  Also by joining in other events where information is available such as the Christmas &amp; Spring Fairs.

**Objectives:** To advance the education of the public in Orkney on the range of conditions relating to prostate, including cancer, to increase awareness and inclusion.   To provide financial relief in the form of grants to people affected by prostate related illnesses or their families.  To provide donations to other charities and organisations that support service provision and benefit to those affected by prostate related illnesses and their families in Orkney.  To advance Orkney Prostate Awareness in any way appropriate relating to the aims.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Orkney Islands
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area






