01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC037517
- 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
- KA23 9NZ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Music in West Kilbride was formed in 1986 with the aim of providing professional music concerts in North Ayrshire of the same high quality as those in Glasgow. This is achieved through an annual series of six concerts - mostly classical but with jazz and traditional music also represented. For many years, we have received an annual grant from Chamber Music Scotland (and some other sources) requiring us to be diverse in our repertoire, and include under-represented composers. Besides our concerts, we encourage musical understanding and development in local schools, for example by inviting at least one ensemble per year to run interactive workshops for young people. We also own two grand pianos, whose tuning, maintenance/refurbishment and storage we fund. Our Steinway Grand is complimented by visiting pianists whilst our Challen is kept in West Kilbride Community Centre for community uses.
Charitable purposes
- 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
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To promote and encourage the study, practice and knowledge of the arts in West Kilbride and the surrounding district, and other literary, educational and cultural purposes connected therewith. To promote and encourage the study, practice and knowledge of the arts in West Kilbride and the surrounding district, and other literary, educational and cultural purposes connected therewith
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £8,852 | £10,851 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £12,622 | £8,519 | 0 | 1 May 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £11,221 | £7,391 | 0 | 28 May 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £11,971 | £10,875 | 0 | 18 April 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £7,449 | £6,576 | 0 | 23 May 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
- 15 Hillside, West Kilbride
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://musicinwk.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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