01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC016577
- 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
- AB52 6LJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
HHCOS is in integral part of the history of Haddo House whose owners, at the time, established what is now a tradition of music-making, drama and other artistic activities in the area. Using the purpose built facilities at Haddo, HHCOS holds weekly rehearsals during term times to prepare for, variously, choral concerts, carol concerts, outreach concerts, 'come & sing' events and, when finances allow, an opera. We are perpetuating the ethos of our founders by supporting young people to sing with us through our scholarship scheme, and we are also launching a scheme to encourage more men to sing by offering free singing lessons. We provide opportunities for local musicians to sing or play at our concerts, and bring well-known names to northeast Scotland. Celebrating our 80th anniversary this year, our Come & Sing event will be directed by John Rutter.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- 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 to educate the public in the arts and sciences and in particular, but not exclusively, the art and science of choral and operatic music and drama by the presentation of concerts and other related activities.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | £40,801 | £26,715 | 0 | 14 March 2026 |
| 30 June 2024 | £27,141 | £26,139 | 0 | 21 March 2025 |
| 30 June 2023 | £27,274 | £23,329 | 0 | 29 March 2024 |
| 30 June 2022 | £7,873 | £6,910 | 0 | 30 March 2023 |
| 30 June 2021 | £7,245 | £2,289 | 0 | 28 March 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
- Logie Shannoch, Drumrossie, Insch, Aberdeenshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.hhcos.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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