01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC027559
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- AB24 3FX
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 08/04/2015 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company(Company Number SC231578. Company Name:Scottish Culture And Traditions Association)
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The organisation’s purpose is to advance the education of the public in Scottish culture and traditions by the promotion of Scottish traditional music, song and dance through learning and participation in a way that fosters enjoyment, enthusiasm and a sense of community. It does this by providing weekly classes, workshops, taste of sessions and performance opportunities for both adults and young folk.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation’s purpose is to advance the education of the public in Scottish culture and traditions by the promotion of Scottish traditional music, song and dance through learning and participation in a way that fosters enjoyment, enthusiasm and a sense of community
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | £196,936 | £173,554 | 2 | 31 March 2026 |
| 30 June 2024 | £180,468 | £162,127 | 2 | 16 April 2025 |
| 30 June 2023 | £111,035 | £105,975 | 2 | 11 March 2024 |
| 30 June 2022 | £75,072 | £72,110 | 2 | 16 March 2023 |
| 30 June 2021 | £40,496 | £40,241 | 2 | 13 January 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
- c/o The Elphinstone Institute, MacRobert Building, King Street, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.scottishculture.org
- Parent charity
- Richard Ward
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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