01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC042901
- 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
- G43 2QN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Merchant Voices is a community choir based in the City Halls, Glasgow. We are open to anyone and no audition is required. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings with a break at Christmas and during the the summer. We normally have two concerts a year, at Christmas and in June.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £8,898 | £8,294 | 0 | 4 March 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £11,113 | £9,989 | 0 | 21 February 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £9,992 | £9,228 | 0 | 11 March 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £16,825 | £13,949 | 0 | 12 February 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £8,256 | £8,283 | 0 | 12 February 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
- 56 Carlaverock Road, Newlands , Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- merchantvoices.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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