01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC031597
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB41 9AW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Ythan Fiddlers are a group of enthusiastic musicians from Ellon and the surrounding area, whose main aim is to promote Traditional Scottish Music. We practice weekly and play at various events throughout the North East of Scotland providing entertainment with proceeds being donated to local charities. We hold our Annual Fiddlers Rally and invite fellow musicians from all over Scotland whilst encouraging our Juniors.
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
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- 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
To advance the education of the public and players in the art of traditional Scottish.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2026 | £13,703 | £20,309 | 0 | 3 July 2026 |
| 28 February 2025 | £14,118 | £5,854 | 0 | 30 July 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £8,788 | £11,729 | 0 | 25 July 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £4,773 | £5,970 | 0 | 22 May 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £1,014 | £1,933 | 0 | 23 June 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
- Hospital Cottage, Hospital Road, Ellon
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.ythanfiddlers.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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