# RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders Ayrshire Drivers

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC053579
- **Known as:** Ayrshire Advanced Drivers
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** Aug. 20, 2024
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053579


## Contact

- **Address:** 11 Townend Terrace, Symington, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
- **Postcode:** KA1 5QH
- **Website:** www.ayrshireadvanceddrivers.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the saving of lives'

**What the charity does:** We tutor existing drivers who wish to become safer drivers as follows: Provision of practical driving coaching, on a one-to-one basis wherever possible. Coaching sessions are held weekly between March and October each year and may also take place outwith those times, by individual arrangement. Pupils are expected to study advanced driving theory, using the police manual 'Roadcraft' and other materials supplied by the club. They may sit an internal club test and, if successful, be provided with further coaching towards the RoSPA Advanced Driving Test, which is conducted by a RoSPA-appointed examiner. Group sessions on advanced driving theory (usually on a particular topic) are also held from time to time. These are led by Approved/Advanced Group Tutors within the organisation or external tutors of at least the same standard. There is an annual competition day at which members can test their theory, car-handling skills and on-the-road driving ability.

**Objectives:** Aims and Objectives 2.1 To improve road safety and reduce road collisions and casualties by improving driving and motorcycling knowledge, attitudes, skills and standards 2.2 To provide access for the public to RoSPA's advanced driving and riding system and test on a non-commercial basis. 2.3 To provide consistent, high quality advanced driver and rider tutoring to group members. 2.4 To encourage and help drivers and motorcyclists to pass RoSPA's Advanced Driving and/or Advanced Motorcycling Tests. 2.5 To help to implement RoSPA's overall mission to save lives and reduce injuries.





## Areas of operation

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



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £1787 | £3120 |  -  | 0 | [PDF](/sc/SC053579/files/2025-12-31-accounts.pdf) (418.6 KB) |