01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC006980
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KA7 2TA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
• To encourage interest in film as an art and as a medium of information and education by means of exhibition of world and independent films of a scientific, educational, cultural and artistic character.
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
The objects of the Society shall be:- 1. To encourage interest in film as an art and as a medium of information and education by means of exhibition of films of a scientific, educational cultural and artistic character. 2. To promote the study and appreciation of films by means of lecture discussions and exhibitions. 3. The Society shall be non-political and non-profit making - nonpolitical means that the Society shall not espouse the cause of any political party. No paper copy of file
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2025 | £9,425 | £9,488 | 0 | 11 November 2025 |
| 30 April 2024 | £11,089 | £12,355 | 0 | 24 December 2024 |
| 30 April 2023 | £13,858 | £11,740 | 0 | 29 October 2023 |
| 30 April 2022 | £7,374 | £6,668 | 0 | 9 November 2022 |
| 30 April 2021 | £2,299 | £1,281 | 0 | 22 September 2021 |
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
- 3G South Lodge Court, Racecourse Road, Ayr
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.ayrfilmsociety.co.uk
- Parent charity
- British Federation of Film Societies · 276633
No direct external links on this profile. The official OSCR record and source documentation are available through BritDB’s dedicated source page.
05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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