01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC046171
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH3 6NL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The purpose of the Scotland China Education Network is the advancement of education through the promotion of the learning of Chinese language and culture in Scottish schools. SCEN works with a network of schools, colleges, universities, national agencies, commercial organisations, and associations which are keen to provide opportunities for children, students, and young professionals to learn Chinese and about China. It supports local authorities, headteachers, representatives of colleges, universities, and national agencies in supporting the study of Chinese language and culture across Scotland. SCEN responds to the needs and the issues raised by all sectors.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The purpose of the Scotland China Education Network is the advancement of education through the promotion of the teaching and learning of Chinese and about China in Scotland. In particular, SCEN aims: 4.1 To promote educational links between Scotland and China by bringing together those involved in SCEN events and projects, to support each other and to share good practice, in partnership with local, national and international bodies. 4.2 To support the work of the Scottish Government?s International Division and Learning Directorate, the Cross Party Group on China at the Scottish Parliament and all national and local educational bodies in their plans to develop the learning of Chinese language, culture, history and society in Scotland.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £5,201 | £10,262 | 0 | 22 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £12,500 | £18,445 | 0 | 30 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £20,000 | £13,319 | 0 | 20 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £46 | £21,183 | 0 | 27 September 2022 |
| 31 December 2020 | £0 | £11,119 | 0 | 29 September 2021 |
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
- 61 Dublin Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.scen.info
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
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