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Opeka

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC053511
Status
Active
Registered
July 17, 2024
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
1 Doon Crescent
Bearsden
Glasgow
G61 1ES

Contact

Website
opeka.org.uk
Screenshot of the Opeka website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','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'

OPEKA is a small charity that supports adults with additional support needs to live more fulfilling, connected, and independent lives, while also providing much needed respite for parents and carers. We deliver inclusive, structured activities that promote wellbeing, skill development, and social engagement for adults with a wide range of disabilities, including autism, learning disabilities, Down syndrome, visual impairment, and complex health needs. We provide activities across three days each week, primarily at the Carswell Centre in Eaglesham, with additional sessions held at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice to ensure continuity of support for individuals with more complex needs who require specialist facilities. Our programme includes creative, social, and practical activities, alongside targeted sessions which help participants develop life skills, build confidence, and increase independence.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','People with disabilities or health problems'

Objectives: 3.1 The charitable purposes of the SCIO ('the Charitable Purposes') are: - 3.1.1 To support the wellbeing of adults over the age of 18, who face barriers in accessing the wider community due to additional & complex needs. 3.1.2 To provide facilities and activities for the recreation and other leisure time occupation of adults over the age of 18 with additional & complex needs and their families & carers to provide a safe and inclusive environment to socialise. 3.1.3 to advance education through the provision of structured learning opportunities in a safe, supervised, and supported environment.

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
July 31, 2025 £33,326 £20,674 1