01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC033214
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH12 9GL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
SIAF organizes annual community events to promote Indian culture, music, dance, and arts in and around Edinburgh. These events aim to foster community engagement across diverse faiths and backgrounds. The main events include: * Annual BBQ: An informal social gathering for members and families. * [Holi](https://www.google.com/search?q=Holi+organized+by+SIAF+in+Edinburgh&kgmid=/m/02gnpl): A celebration of the Hindu festival of color that promotes Indian traditions. * Dusherra (Dussehra): A cultural celebration marking this significant Hindu festival.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To advance the education of the, public about Indian art, culture and religion
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £26,677 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £14,360 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 5 October 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £45,007 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £38,105 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 8 January 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £32,245 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £33,703 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 23 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £35,047 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £31,708 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 28 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £34,388 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £38,931 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 29 December 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
- 33 Torywood Crescent, Edinburgh, Midlothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.scottishindianartsforum.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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