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Improving Lives

SC048160Registered charity from 23 February 2018
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Information about this charity:
Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Notes:
Previous name - The Big Disability Group from 30 Oct 2018 to 30/08/2023 Previous Charity Name Clydebank Disability Group (Foundation - 30 Oct 2018)
Charity Information:
Address 627 Dumbarton Road
Clydebank
West Dunbartonshire
Postcode G81 4ET
Website https://www.improvinglives.co.uk
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
The aim of Improving Lives is the relief of those in need by assisting the disabled community by reducing their isolation, increasing their sociability and contributing to their relative well being. The promotion of equality for the disabled community by helping individuals play a greater role in society which in turn raises their collective profile across that society. Also promoting equality for disabled people by sharing information with the public to raise awareness of various disabilities and to remove any stigma or preconceived ideas about living with disability.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
Our MISSION We believe that everyone deserves somewhere to turn to. Our mission is to alleviate the stress and isolation that can come with living with a disability or long term condition. We want to help people make improvements to their own lives and believe that they are the expert when it comes to what matters most to them. We believe that everyone should be able to access the support and information that they need quickly and easily. WE DO THIS BY: One to One Support - Our advisors treat everyone as a unique individual,and work to provide as much support and information as required. Raising Awareness - Through Our Open Days, Community Action Group & events we are raising awareness of the challenges faced by people who live with disabilities. Welfare Rights - Voiceability advocates help people to apply for benefits. Blue Badges and Bus Passes - We can help you apply for or renew bus passes or blue badges. Self Directed Support - We are an independent SDS advice service
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Constitutional Form Date: 23 Feb 2018
Main Operating Location: West Dunbartonshire
Number of Staff: 7
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
Purposes: "the promotion of equality and diversity", "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"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals", "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
28 Feb 2022 £59,764 £51,034 24 Nov 2022 Yes
28 Feb 2023 £111,336 £81,038 21 Nov 2023 Yes
28 Feb 2024 £149,292 £130,728 22 Oct 2024 Yes
28 Feb 2025 £189,229 £190,126 28 Nov 2025 Yes
28 Feb 2026 No Annual Information due by 30 Nov 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
Jacqueline Millan
George McArthur
Sophie Traynor
Jacqueline Mellis Irwin
Dhyani Crawford
DAVID FERGUSON
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