01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC042275
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA43 7HL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
a. To advance education through the development of Gaelic musical capabilities, skills and understanding (in particular singing) by individuals and choirs on Islay. b. To advance the Arts through the promotion and encouragement of high standards in musical performance, especially singing. c. To promote a heritage of Gaelic choral singing by developing a repertoire of traditional songs and through participating in such competitions, concerts and other appropriate events as the Choir may from time to time decide.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To advance education through the development of Gaelic musical capabilities, skills and understanding (in particular singing) by individuals and choirs on Islay and To advance the arts through the promotion and encouragement of high standards in musical performance, especially singing.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2025 | £18,513 | £29,373 | 0 | 28 March 2026 |
| 31 October 2024 | £22,308 | £21,472 | 0 | 10 March 2025 |
| 31 October 2023 | £7,652 | £17,885 | 0 | 24 February 2024 |
| 31 October 2022 | £3,121 | £1,523 | 0 | 13 March 2023 |
| 31 October 2021 | £1,225 | £307 | 0 | 14 March 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
- Baptist Manse, Jamieson Street, Bowmore, Isle of Islay
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://coisirghaidhligile.co.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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