01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC017923
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH2 3JP
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Hebrides Ensemble (HE) is established for the advancement of the arts by promoting the public appreciation of the arts in general and classical and contemporary music. In particular, promoting the understanding and practice of classical and contemporary music in the ensemble form and promoting classical and contemporary music in the community and in education. In furtherance of its objectives HE will undertake the following activities: promote and present concerts, performances and other events for the public. commission and develop new works of classical and contemporary music. develop, manage and run education and community projects involving the development and performance of classical and contemporary music. collaborate with others to undertake such activities where appropriate. and any other activities that support the objectives of the Company.
Charitable purposes
- 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 advancement of the arts by:- (a) promoting 'the public appreciation of the arts in general and classical and contemporary music in particular. and (b) promoting the understanding and practice of classical and contemporary music in the ensemble form. and (c) promoting classical and contemporary music in the community and in education
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £215,380 | £162,671 | 0 | 5 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £71,159 | £111,108 | 0 | 2 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £106,371 | £91,425 | 0 | 7 May 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £101,050 | £141,480 | 0 | 15 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £41,883 | £61,740 | 0 | 31 December 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
- Third Floor, 3 Hill Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.hebridesensemble.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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