01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC013804
- 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
- EH30 9JS
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our charity was set up to spread enjoyment and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its forms within our community and beyond, and to do this through rehearsals and public performance of composers, particularly those from the classical and baroque periods, but also later, including newly commissioned works, as well as leading workshops aimed at improving playing technique and bringing attentions to innovations in playing and performance.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- Other defined groups
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
2) OBJECTS a) The objects of the Charity shall be to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public events. b) EChO achieves its purpose through playing, rehearsing and performing together, thereby developing and increasing knowledge of the music it plays, as well as improving standards of playing for the public benefit of its members and its audiences.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | £7,642 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £9,547 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 14 September 2026 |
| 31 July 2025 | £4,299 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £13,476 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 30 September 2025 |
| 31 July 2024 | £93,972 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £4,214 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 15 January 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £4,184 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £3,202 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 8 February 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £2,965 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £3,352 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 27 February 2023 |
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
- 12 Rosshill Terrace, Dalmeny, South Queensferry
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://edinburghchamberorchestra.org.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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