01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045848
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KA7 2AG
OSCR note: Previous name - Dementia Arts Trust from 20/11/2020 to 20/08/2025. Former legal name The Little Art School Trust changed to Dementia Arts Trust.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To provide life enhancing, structured art classes to people living with Dementia, their carers and those who are isolated within the community. The classes are designed and tested to support cognitive function, to aid with social interaction and to create a sense of community.
Charitable purposes
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
Beneficiaries
- Older People
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The provision and organisation of art based recreational activities to multigenerational vulnerable/isolated members of the community with the aim to improve their quality of life, engaging/reengaging with their local community. 4.2 To provide an inclusive, professional yet holistic, nurturing environment which promotes equality, diversity, dignity, respect and which encourages vulnerable service users to integrate successfully and contribute towards an active life. 4.3 To continually engage with local communities and multi-agency groups throughout Scotland to identify and reach a core client base who may feel stigmatised due to their individual situations. 4.4 To anticipate long-term growth in the demand for compassionate services as the older population grows. 4. Advancement of the arts and culture within a community setting and to promote public awareness of the activity provided.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2025 | £45,509 | £30,960 | 0 | 14 May 2026 |
| 27 July 2024 | £11,541 | £19,934 | 0 | 26 April 2025 |
| 27 July 2023 | £9,990 | £15,909 | 0 | 24 April 2024 |
| 27 July 2022 | £9,376 | £19,401 | 0 | 26 April 2023 |
| 27 July 2021 | £38,314 | £53,984 | 0 | 27 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
- 12 Alloway Place , Ayr
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.littleartschool.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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