OSCR Scottish charity profile

Falkirk Operatic Society (SCIO)

Known as FOS

ActiveCharity number SC030172
Registered27 April 2000
Main locationFalkirk
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC030172
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area
Volunteers
1-50 volunteers
Staff
3
Postcode
EH51 9JR
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OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 10th April 2015 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by Falkirk Operatic Society (SC030172), which was an Unincorporated Association registered as a charity since 27th April 2000.

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The society shall encourage the participation of and education of the youth of the area in musical theatre. The society shall take performances into the area with particular focus on groups and organisations supporting the elderly and disabled. The society shall support other charitable organisations where appropriate.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Beneficiaries

  • Children or young people
  • Older People
  • No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
  • Other charities or voluntary bodies

Activities

  • It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

The objectives of the Society shall be the advancement of education of the public through the study and performance of musical works. In furtherance of these purposes the Society: - shall encourage the participation of and education of the youth of the area in musical theatre - shall take performances into the community, with particular focus on groups and organisations supporting the elderly and those with special needs. - shall support other charitable organisations through benefit concerts and performances when appropriate.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 May 2025£7,876£4,149322 June 2026
31 May 2024£45,840£43,677320 February 2025
31 May 2023£36,605£58,627311 December 2023
31 May 2022£18,206£30,055327 July 2022
31 May 2021£9,525£1,507318 September 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
80 Bridgeness Road, Bo’ness
Website supplied to OSCR
www.falkirkoperatic.com
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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