01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029397
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- EH8 9SU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
ADA (Scotland) promotes and supports the provision of audio described performances for visually impaired theatre and events goers in Scotland. It does this through equipment rental, training of describers and the promotion of those event organisers listed audio described performances.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The object of the Association is to promote the inclusion of blind and partially sighted people at theatre, cinema, sport and cultural events.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2025 | £4,974 | £11,500 | 1 | 24 March 2026 |
| 28 February 2024 | £17,136 | £7,766 | 1 | 4 February 2025 |
| 28 February 2023 | £4,705 | £7,092 | 1 | 21 November 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £2,429 | £3,281 | 1 | 6 October 2022 |
| 28 February 2021 | £503 | £888 | 1 | 28 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
- 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.adascotland.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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