Charity Details

Aberdeen Cyrenians Ltd

SC014849Registered charity from 25 February 1971

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Charity Information:

The Name the Charity is Known By Aberdeen Cyrenians

Address 62 Summer Street
Aberdeen

Postcode AB10 1SD

Website www.weareac.org

Regulatory Type Standard

Link to Companies House https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/

Object:

‘The Objects of the Company shall be to deliver public and community benefits in the North East of Scotland by way of the provision of a range of support services for those with multiple, complex needs, those homeless, at risk of homelessness or affected by homelessness in any way: 3.2.1 to prevent or relieve poverty and financial hardship; 3.2.2 to promote social inclusion and equality and diversity; and 3.2.3 to protect vulnerable individuals from harm or abuse.’

Operations:

What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:

Aberdeen Cyrenians exists to prevent and alleviate homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion across Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland. We support people experiencing crisis or vulnerability by providing safe accommodation, practical help, and person-centered care. Our services include residential and supported living, housing support, outreach, and advice for those facing homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, or financial hardship. We work collaboratively with local partners and communities to deliver holistic support, build resilience, and empower individuals to regain independence and stability.

Charity Status: Active

Constitutional Form: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Constitutional Form Date: 25 Feb 1971

Main Operating Location: Aberdeen

Number of Staff: 74

Number of Volunteers: 51-100

Purposes: "the prevention or relief of poverty", "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: "Children or young people", "Older People", "People with disabilities or health problems", "People with a particular ethnic or racial origin", "Other defined groups"

Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"

Annual Submissions:

Year End	Income	Expenditure	Annual Return Received	Accounts Received	Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Mar 2021	£3,323,333	£3,500,994	13 Dec 2021	Yes
31 Mar 2022	£3,226,180	£3,372,864	23 Dec 2022	Yes
31 Mar 2023	£3,195,046	£3,618,316	01 Dec 2023	Yes
31 Mar 2024	£3,407,457	£2,878,579	20 Dec 2024	Yes
31 Mar 2025	£2,965,117	£3,032,716	22 Nov 2025	Yes	Published accounts can be found on the Companies House website
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
Caroline	Hood
Sonia	Brownlie Kelman
Julie	Thomson
Lachlan	Bursle
Fiona	Lindsay
Dean	McGlynn
Alastair	Bisset
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