Transparency & Accountability
As a registered Scottish charity, we're committed to operating with full transparency and following best practices in governance.
About Our Charity Status
HEART is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), a legal form specifically designed for charities in Scotland. This gives us a separate legal identity while providing limited liability protection for our trustees.
Being a SCIO means we're regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), ensuring we meet the required standards for Scottish charities.
Charity Details
- Charity Name
- Helensburgh Events & Reinvestment Trust
- Charity Number
- SC053302
- Charity Type
- Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)
- Registered
- 23 April 2024
Our Governing Document
Our constitution sets out our charitable purposes, how we're governed, and the rules by which we operate. It was approved by OSCR when we registered as a SCIO on 23 April 2024.
Our constitution is publicly available on the OSCR Register. For a direct copy, please contact us at contact@helensburghheart.com
Building Our Governance Framework
As a newly registered charity (April 2024), we're actively developing our full suite of policies and procedures. We're committed to operating transparently and following best practices in charity governance.
Our priority policies currently in development include safeguarding, equal opportunities, data protection, complaints procedures, volunteer guidelines, and grant allocation criteria.
For information about our current governance practices or to request specific policy information, please contact us at contact@helensburghheart.com
Our First Annual Report Coming Soon
Having registered as a charity on 23 April 2024, we'll be publishing our first annual report and accounts after our first full financial year. This will provide detailed information about our activities, finances, and community impact.
Our Progress So Far
Since registration in April 2024:
- ✓Over £20,000 distributed to local causes
- ✓20+ beneficiaries supported
- ✓Multiple successful community events hosted
- ✓Active board of trustees established
For current impact information, visit our Impact page. For detailed financial queries, please contact contact@helensburghheart.com
Questions About Our Governance?
We welcome questions about how we operate. Get in touch with our trustees if you'd like to know more.
Contact the Trustees