THE FOOD TRAIN LIMITED
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Shareholders' funds
£1,301,002
Balance sheet as at 2024-03-31
What it does
The objective and principal activity of Food Train is the provision of practical and social services to older people. The charitable aims of Food Train are to support older people to eat well, live well and age well and support people to remain in their own homes and communities. In providing day to day practical assistance, support and guidance the charity can achieve its long-term mission of improving the wellbeing of older people in Scotland
The company's own description, from its latest filed accounts.
Overview
- Company type
- PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
- Incorporated
- 1995-05-23
- Employees
- 57 (2024 accounts · was 63 in 2023)
- Registered office
- 118 English Street, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, Scotland, DG1 2DE
- Postcode
- DG1 2DE
- Accounts category
- Small
- Charges
- 0 outstanding
Accounts
- Last made up to
- 2025-03-31
- Next due by
- 2026-12-31
- Financial year end
- 31 March
Confirmation statement
- Last statement dated
- 2026-05-12
- Next due by
- 2027-05-26
Nature of business (SIC)
- 88100 Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
Officers 12 current · 79 resigned
Registered charity
The Food Train Limited — charity number SC024843 (Scottish Charity Register)
Source: Scottish Charity Register (OSCR), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Data protection registration
Registered with the ICO as a data protection fee payer — Z8129678 (Tier 1), registered since 2003.
Information Commissioner's Office register of fee payers, licensed under the Open Government Licence.
Contact details
- Website
- thefoodtrain.co.uk
- Phone
- 01387270800
Supporting older people to eat well, age well and live well at home We make daily lives easier for older people in Scotland by providing vital regular support to those facing the challenges of ageing. Support near you Volunteer with us How we help We offer a range of practical services to help older people…
Previous registered addresses 5
| Address | Changed on |
|---|---|
| 30 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, DG1 1DU | 2017-09-29 |
| 182 ST MICHAEL STREET, DUMFRIES, DG1 2PR | 2008-12-15 |
| NCVS, HOLYWOOD BUILDING, OLD ASSEMBLY CLOSE, DUMFRIES, DG1 2PH | 2004-04-07 |
| UNIT 7, ENTERPRISE WORKSHOPS, SHIRLEY ROAD, DUMFRIES, DG2 0ED | 1998-11-10 |
| 70 BUCCLEUCH STREET, DUMFRIES, DG1 2AA | 1996-08-19 |
Among its peers
Top 10%
by shareholders' funds, of 16 similar companies in DG — measured against the wider sector
2nd largest employer among its local peers (57 staff).
The oldest of its local peers, trading since 1995.
The class of 1995
45%
of the 34,000 companies incorporated in 1995 are still active today; 52% have since been dissolved.
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