01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- 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
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2026 | £53,414 | £48,568 | 0 | 31 May 2026 |
| 28 February 2025 | £53,800 | £83,439 | 0 | 24 May 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £147,588 | £154,356 | 0 | 17 May 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £90,397 | £122,793 | 0 | 7 April 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £51,272 | £47,900 | 0 | 15 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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