OSCR Scottish charity profile

The Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra

ActiveCharity number SC041084
Registered3 December 2009
Main locationRenfrewshire
Legal formUnincorporated association

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC041084
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
PA4 0BX

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The charity is set up to bring together musicians to rehearse and perform music for audiences to enjoy. We provide low cost entertainment for communities and the public, providing opportunities for fundraising for community groups.

Charitable purposes

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

Beneficiaries

  • Children or young people

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

(a) The principal aim of the orchestra shall be to advance the art of music by the rehearsal and performance of accordion music to the highest possible standard. (b) It shall be the aim of the orchestra to encourage young musicians, both as soloists and orchestra members, by providing opportunities for performing in public with the orchestra.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
30 June 2025£2,285£2,411030 March 2026
30 June 2024£4,592£4,385030 March 2025
30 June 2023£3,825£5,083028 December 2023
30 June 2022£12,130£3,960024 October 2022
30 June 2021£130£379020 October 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
146 Sandy Road, Renfrew
Website supplied to OSCR
Not supplied
Parent charity
The National Accordion Organisation of the United Kingdom

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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