01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC005576
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 52
- Postcode
- EH1 1DF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Vision To provide inspiration and opportunity for artists and audiences in a public space for culture right in the centre of Edinburgh – free and open seven days a week. Mission To develop and present a diverse, international programme of artistically excellent exhibitions, commissions, publications, performances, events and engagement activities. To celebrate creativity’s ability to make space for meaning, and to welcome people into that space so that they find themselves reflected, represented and recognised, and encouraged to think with contemporary art and culture in ways that are helpful to them. Values To be an inclusive, sustainable, socially-committed organisation that centres artists and empowers audiences. To combine the professionalism and reach of a large organisation with the warmth, flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit of a small one.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To exhibit contemporary art of the highest quality. to bring the work of artists with both emerging and established international reputations to Scotland and to present the work of Scottish artists in an international context. To make exhibitions accessible to a wide range of people and develop appropriate ways to bring artists and audiences together through integrated programmes. To commission new work, within an exhibition programme, to enable artists to develop ideas for presentation to an audience. To develop and provide interpretational materials, initiatives and events which provide audiences with the tools to access art for themselves. to encourage questions and support debate about contemporary art. To provide an education programme which supports and extends understanding of exhibitions and art with audiences of all ages, backgrounds and knowledge levels. To publish books, and information in electronic media, to extend the reach of the Company's creative activity. to encourage greater understanding of contemporary art by developing a range of materials.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £1,924,061 | £1,986,765 | 52 | 19 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £2,198,320 | £2,552,071 | 52 | 18 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £2,175,934 | £2,251,209 | 52 | 19 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £1,698,230 | £1,904,430 | 52 | 15 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £3,005,555 | £919,121 | 52 | 11 January 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 45 Market Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.fruitmarket.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied · SC005576
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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