01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC008243
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH10 4PD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The aim is to further the knowledge of Anthroposophy, a body of knowledge initiated by the spiritual teachings of Rudolf Steiner, and to promote its application in the fields of education, the arts and sciences, medicine, religion, philosophy, social development and welfare, agriculture and otherwise for the public benefit. This is achieved by holding public talks, members meetings and supporting artistic and creative events.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of religion
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of the Society shall be: a) To further the knowledge of Anthroposophy, a body of knowledge initiated by the spiritual teachings of Rudolf Steiner, and to promote its application in the fields of education, the arts and sciences, medicine, religion, philosophy, social development and welfare, agriculture and otherwise for the public benefit. b) To act for such other purposes as are charitable in law as the committee may from time to time decide, including, but not limited to, making charitable donations to recognised or registered charities.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £5,522 | £6,131 | 0 | 15 January 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £8,153 | £6,689 | 0 | 10 January 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £2,799 | £2,076 | 0 | 14 November 2023 |
| 31 July 2022 | £2,255 | £1,611 | 0 | 11 April 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £1,251 | £518 | 0 | 6 April 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
- 39 Merchiston Avenue, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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