01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC023142
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA16 8PB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
For 32 years, Kayos has advanced the education of young people aged 9 to 25 in Inverclyde by providing a permanent youth theatre to develop skills, knowledge and confidence. Activities include plays, musicals and street theatre and workshops e.g. puppetry, clowning, magic, circus skills. We serve the most deprived area of Scotland (SIMD 2020) and provide opportunities regardless of financial circumstances by keeping fees as low as possible, providing financial assistance and free opportunities when funding allows.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The aim of the Inverclyde Youth Theatre shall be to advance the education of young people between the ages of 12 and 21 years (inclusive), resident in the Inverclyde area who express an interest in the performing arts and allied crafts.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2025 | £15,883 | £16,933 | 0 | 25 August 2025 |
| 31 January 2024 | £10,632 | £22,836 | 0 | 5 November 2024 |
| 31 January 2023 | £16,968 | £14,289 | 0 | 31 October 2023 |
| 31 January 2022 | £13,556 | £7,769 | 0 | 27 October 2022 |
| 31 January 2021 | £14,243 | £14,138 | 0 | 24 October 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
- 43 Fox Street, Greenock
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.kayos-theatre.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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