01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC042615
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- EH3 8HE
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity exists to promote knowledge and awareness of crime writing. Its principal activity is running a 3 day book festival at which there are events by established authors and by or for aspiring and newly published writers.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects for which the Company is established are to promote, further, maintain, improve and advance education in and knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the arts and culture, and in particular to promote, raise awareness and appreciation of crime writing in Scotland and beyond.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2025 | £260,871 | £211,716 | 1 | 28 July 2026 |
| 31 October 2024 | £205,335 | £187,406 | 1 | 26 September 2025 |
| 31 October 2023 | £185,645 | £188,920 | 1 | 29 October 2024 |
| 31 October 2022 | £178,649 | £218,934 | 1 | 31 July 2023 |
| 31 October 2021 | £146,332 | £152,945 | 1 | 23 August 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
- Lindsays
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.bloodyscotland.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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