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Advocacy Western Isles

SC034774Registered charity from 14 August 2003
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Information about this charity:
Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Notes:
This SCIO was incorporated on 28 May 2013 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by SC034774 Advocacy Western Isles, which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 14 August 2003.
Charity Information:
Address First Floor
Rear Wing
16 Francis Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
Postcode HS1 2XB
Website www.advocacywi.co.uk
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only and is independent of any other organisation, the objects are: 4.1 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 4.2 the promotion of equality and diversity. 4.3 to advance the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. 4.4 to advance and promote the provision of independent advocacy to all residents that require it throughout the Western Isles.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
Advocacy Western Isles is set up to provide independent, person-centred advocacy for people across the Western Isles, ensuring their voices are heard, rights upheld, and choices respected. We support individuals to express their views, safeguard their rights, and make informed decisions in matters affecting their lives, particularly in health, social care, housing, and legal settings. We deliver this through one-to-one advocacy, issue-based support, and representation at meetings and hearings. Our service is free, confidential, and accessible to all eligible groups, with particular focus on people with disabilities, mental health issues, older people, and others who may be vulnerable or disadvantaged.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Constitutional Form Date: 28 May 2013
Previous Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association
Previous Constitutional Form Date: 14 Aug 2003
Main Operating Location: Western Isles
Number of Staff: 10
Number of Volunteers: 0
Purposes: "the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation", "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 2022 £254,520 £262,717 15 Dec 2022 Yes
31 Mar 2023 £297,021 £268,173 12 Jul 2023 Yes
31 Mar 2024 £283,527 £252,827 28 Sept 2024 Yes
31 Mar 2025 £338,601 £349,828 29 Aug 2025 Yes Download
31 Mar 2026 No Annual Information due by 31 Dec 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
Margaret Ann Beggs
Alexander- John Murray
Charles Nicolson
Emelin Collier
Agnes Michel
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