01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC010753
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- IV31 6BA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity was set up to advance the education of the public in the art and science of music by:- 1) establishing and running an orchestra. 2) the promotion, improvement, development and encouragement of the public education in the performance of music with particular emphasis on Scottish music, through the presentation of public concerts, recitals and recorded works. 3) the promotion, encouragement and preservation of the heritage and culture of traditional Scottish music, particularly Scottish fiddle playing. 4) making donations and providing the services of the orchestra for fund raising and other charitable purposes.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The advancement of the education of the public in the art and science of music
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £181,565 | £109,142 | 0 | 30 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £111,784 | £138,903 | 0 | 15 October 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £96,832 | £102,023 | 0 | 28 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £11,102 | £29,323 | 0 | 26 September 2022 |
| 31 December 2020 | £36,211 | £41,351 | 0 | 26 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
- 4 Union Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.sfo.org.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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