01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047014
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 10
- Postcode
- DD4 7AB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The company exists to expand access to high-quality performing arts opportunities for individuals who face barriers arising from socio-economic disadvantage, health conditions, or other forms of exclusion. We work particularly with children and young people, working-class families, people living with long-term health conditions, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Through dance-theatre and related creative practices, we facilitate inclusive arts experiences that support education, personal development, enjoyment, and wellbeing, while also opening pathways into further training and professional practice. Our aim is to ensure that everyone can engage meaningfully with the performing arts.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The company's objects are: the promotion and development of the arts and culture, with the focus on dance, as entertainment, a leisure pursuit or career. using creativity as a tool to connect communities and enhance social justice, encouraging appreciation and participation by all sections of society. and to provide and promote education and engagement of the public, both in dance and though dance, with a focus on creative learning.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2025 | £479,879 | £348,595 | 10 | 14 January 2026 |
| 30 April 2024 | £438,522 | £432,120 | 10 | 10 January 2025 |
| 30 April 2023 | £325,994 | £317,321 | 10 | 11 January 2024 |
| 30 April 2022 | £238,560 | £212,455 | 10 | 18 January 2023 |
| 30 April 2021 | £156,818 | £140,306 | 10 | 28 January 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
- 21-23 Mains Loan, Dundee
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.shapercaper.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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