01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047034
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- EH22 4QL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity runs regular group singing sessions for anyone with a lung condition or who struggles with breathlessness in East Lothian and Midlothian. Sessions are also available online via Zoom for those who may be unable to attend in-person. The sessions commence with exercises warming up the body, breath and voice. These are designed to promote healthy breathing and to help participants manage their breathlessness. We then sing songs which have been carefully tailored to the needs and abilities of the participants of both groups. These songs cover a wide range of styles and genres. some may be chosen by the participants themselves while others have been composed specifically for the groups. We promote the groups and the benefits of singing for lung health through our website www.warblers.org.uk and our Facebook page. Our two song leaders are always delighted to deliver presentations and interactive workshops to local health teams and organisations.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- 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
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation's purposes are: The advancement of health by promoting lung health and general wellbeing through a programme of breathing and singing exercises and songs. The provision of recreational facilities through providing a welcoming fun singing group for people with respiratory conditions. The advancement of education through providing a supportive learning environment to build skills and confidence in singing, and by raising awareness of the potential benefits of regular group singing for people with chronic lung conditions. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by improving physical and mental health and well being through singing and by reducing isolation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 April 2025 | £19,272 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £12,267 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 24 October 2025 |
| 5 April 2024 | £13,830 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £10,766 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 4 December 2024 |
| 5 April 2023 | £9,760 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £10,441 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 1 October 2023 |
| 5 April 2022 | £8,908 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £10,947 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 2 September 2022 |
| 5 April 2021 | £6,050 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £10,501 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 13 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
- C/O Paddy Carstairs, 18 Lothian Terrace,, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.warblers.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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