Charity Details

Brothers of Charity Services (Scotland)

SC037943Registered charity from 12 March 2007

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Charity Information:

Address Triest House
Bridge Street
Galashiels

Postcode TD1 1SW

Website www.bocscot.org

Regulatory Type Standard

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

Object:

(i) to provide relief and support to people experiencing disability, distress, I disadvantage or ill-health; -(ii) to promote the interests of people in need of such relief and Support; (iii) to develop new ways of providing support to people in need of such relief and support; and I (iv) to do all of the above in fidelity to the spiritual heritage of the Brothers of Charity and to the inspiration and example of the Founder, Peter Joseph Triest. As a Christian organisation in the Roman Catholic tradition The Brothers of Charity Services (Scotland) will work cooperatively with all people of goodwill to build a better woild wMe showing a particular interest in and concern for the spiritual dmension in the lives of those to whom its mission is directed. The Brothers of Charity Services (Scotland) are, therefore, committed to supporting people to participate and grow in their own particular faith tradition where this is not in conflict with the mission of the Brothers' of Charity. They will show a particular respect for people of other faiths and traditions as well as for people with no religious beliefs and they require that the Christian heritage and Roman Catholic tradition of The Brothers of Charity Services (Scotland) be fully respected by those working in the Services, by those to whom supports and services are provided and by f i d e s and all others associated with the mission of the Brothers of Charity Services (Scotland).

Operations:

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

Our purpose is to provide care and support to individuals that makes a real and meaningful difference to their lives, by enabling them to live better more independent lives. Supported living – we support individuals flexibly in their own homes and daily lives to experience maximum independence, health and wellbeing and inclusion in their local community. Each person is assisted to achieve the outcomes that are important to them. • Care home service – Garden Villa is the location of our Care Home which provides accommodation with twenty-four-hour support to individuals who have a learning disability and significant health needs. The Service also provides short breaks. The support offered aims to enable individuals to experience a safe and fulfilling lifestyle, which maximises their health and wellbeing through skilled support. • Working Together - provide independent living skills designed to improve personal independence and employability skills.

Charity Status: Active

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

Constitutional Form Date: 12 Mar 2007

Main Operating Location: Scottish Borders

Number of Staff: 180

Number of Volunteers: 0

Purposes: "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 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	£6,700,832	£6,664,922	17 Dec 2021	Yes
31 Mar 2022	£6,830,477	£6,911,101	29 Dec 2022	Yes
31 Mar 2023	£6,784,853	£7,322,562	22 Dec 2023	Yes
31 Mar 2024	£6,219,060	£6,657,645	30 Dec 2024	Yes
31 Mar 2025	£6,044,734	£6,790,036	22 Feb 2026	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
John	O'Shea
Joseph	Killoran
Tom	Lynch
Noel	Corcoran
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