01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC044731
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- EH1 1TF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Saltire Society is one of Scotland’s leading supporters of culture. For almost 90 years we have been committed to Scottish innovation and creativity, from social housing design and literature to public art and emerging creatives. The Saltire Society upholds its founding principles of inspiring culture and platforming responsible debate for contemporary Scotland. The Society has a broad international outlook and is not affiliated with any political party. Our awards programme includes: The Saltires - Scotland’s National Book Awards. the Housing Design Awards. the Fletcher of Saltoun Awards, rewarding the contributions of individuals working in Arts and Humanities, Science, and Public Life, and the Outstanding Women of Scotland and 40 Under 40 awards, through which we work to promote specific contributions to Scottish life. We host regular events at branches throughout Scotland and an annual Fletcher of Saltoun Lecture and support the work of other organisations.
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 or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
4.1 The Trust’s purposes are to: 4.1.1 increase public awareness of Scotland's distinct natural and cultural heritage in all its richness and diversity and foster the cherishing and enrichment of all aspects of that heritage, including the Scots and Gaelic languages. 4.1.2 enhance the quality of Scotland's contribution to all the arts and sciences by encouraging creativity, inventiveness, and the achievement of the highest standards of excellence in these fields. 4.1.3 build on achievements of the past to advance Scotland's standing as a vibrant creative force. 4.1.4 improve all aspects of Scottish culture and strengthen Scotland's links with other countries and peoples. and 4.1.5 from time to time as may be required, participate in the establishment of other charitable bodies with purposes substantially the same as or connected to those of the Trust. 4.2 The Trust may co-operate with other organisations on matters which are in accord with its objectives.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £156,648 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £253,751 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 6 October 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £254,475 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £123,246 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 7 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £78,853 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £121,114 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 27 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £82,854 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £144,975 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 18 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £72,897 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £122,784 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 14 December 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
- 9 Fountain Close, 22 High Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.saltiresociety.org.uk/Listing/Category/the-saltire-society-trust
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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