01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029370
- 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
- G1 1QE
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
WSSO Trust provides professional training and performance opportunities for young musicians through provision of 4 ensembles. a string orchestra, training band, concert band and symphony orchestra which undertake single day events, 4-7 day residential courses and concert events
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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 provision of support towards the maintenance of the West of Scotland Schools Orchestra and the advancement of education in the field of music by means of public musical performances by young persons and the provision of training and education in music to such persons.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £341,274 | £241,884 | 2 | 27 March 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £311,047 | £246,934 | 2 | 14 April 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £192,566 | £240,891 | 2 | 9 April 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £151,406 | £154,134 | 2 | 29 March 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £107,480 | £72,531 | 2 | 12 April 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
- Graham Hills Building, Room 627, 50 George Street, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.wsso.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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