01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC036995
- 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
- AB25 2NS
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 8 April 2016 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by SC036995 - Beatback which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 22November 2015
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Established in 2005 Music 4 U is an inclusive provider of performing arts projects based in Aberdeen and it's environs. We welcome participants from all backgrounds, including those with additional support needs. Our mission is to change the lives of young people through the power of music enabling them to benefit from a tailored learning experience in a supportive, uplifting and inspiring environment.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 The advancement of Education 4.2 The advancement of the Arts, Heritage, Culture and Science 4.3 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage 4.4 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £194,126 | £191,580 | 2 | 31 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £176,001 | £227,202 | 2 | 19 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £254,502 | £212,662 | 2 | 30 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £193,208 | £228,521 | 2 | 22 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £182,826 | £151,736 | 2 | 15 November 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
- Rosemount Community Learning Centre, Belgrave Terrace, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.m4u.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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