OSCR Scottish charity profile

Aberdeen Chapter of Sweet Adelines International Corporation

ActiveCharity number SC044140
Registered16 July 2013
Main locationAberdeenshire
Legal formUnincorporated association

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC044140
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
Scotland and other parts of the UK
Volunteers
51-100 volunteers
Staff
0
Postcode
AB21 7ED

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

Advancing the musical art for of barbershop harmony through education, performance and competition. Enriching our community through the barbershop harmony artform.

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

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education, thereby benefiting local communities by furthering their artistic enrichment and performances. The chapter will accomplish this purpose by: 1. Providing education and training for its members in singing four-part harmony, barbershop style, without instrumental accompaniment, the parts being tenor, lead, baritone and bass. this to be accomplished by organizing and maintaining choruses and quartets, and 2. Giving public and private performances to promote an interest in the development and general appreciation of all things pertaining to the art form of barbershop harmony, and 3. Awarding grants and scholarships to individuals and organizations in their pursuit of study and activities in the field of vocal music in order to encourage the development, application, and appreciation of musical talent. 4. Doing any and all things necessary to accomplish said purpose, including the owning and disposition of real and personal property.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
28 February 2026£53,414£48,568031 May 2026
28 February 2025£53,800£83,439024 May 2025
28 February 2024£147,588£154,356017 May 2024
28 February 2023£90,397£122,79307 April 2023
28 February 2022£51,272£47,900015 April 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
17 John Street, Dyce, Aberdeen
Website supplied to OSCR
http://www.aberdeenchorus.scot/
Parent charity
Sweet Adelines International

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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