# Valproate Scotland

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC054175
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** April 24, 2025
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054175


## Contact

- **Address:** Lavender Cottage, Chapelknowe, Canonbie, Dumfriesshire
- **Postcode:** DG14 0YB



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**Beneficiaries:** 'People with disabilities or health problems'

**Objectives:** To improve the lives of people and families in Scotland who have been affected by exposure to Sodium Valproate or other teratogenic medicines. The organisations will do this by:     a/ Campaigning for the implementation of the Cumberlege Report recommendations by the Scottish and UK Governments. b/ Influencing policy to ensure best practices for people and families who have been affected by exposure to Sodium Valproate or other teratogenic medicines.  c/ Campaign for improvements to the provision of Health, Social care and Education services for people and families who have been affected by exposure to Sodium Valproate or other teratogenic medicines. d/ Increasing public knowledge and awareness of the effects of Sodium Valproate or other teratogenic medicines. e/ Promoting the health and welfare of people with Sodium Valproate or other teratogenic medicines.  f/ Providing support, education, training, and advice to people and families who have been affected by exposure to Sodium Valproate or other teratogenic medicines. g/ Commissioning and supporting research into the effects of exposure to Sodium Valproate or other teratogenic medicines  h/ Representing and advocating for people and families affected by Sodium Valproate or other teratogenic medicines. i/ Working with other groups and organisations where this will progress our charity objects.  j/ Carrying out any activities which will improve the lives of people and families who have been affected by exposure to Sodium Valproate and other teratogenic medicines. k/ Distribute financial and non-financial support to People and families who have been affected by exposure to Sodium Valproate and other teratogenic medicines.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Dumfries And Galloway
- **Geographical spread:** Operations cover all or most of Scotland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | £0 | £0 |  -  |  -  |  |