01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048119
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 5
- Postcode
- EH29 9BH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Use music to help build community, combat social isolation and aid self expression. We do this through a number of choirs, music memories sessions, a volunteer project and music therapy. We are dementia friendly and open to all.
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
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To empower people experiencing ill health, disability, older age, or financial barriers to take part in social activity through music In so doing it aims to: • build inclusion and community. • encourage self-expression, and • combat social isolation. 4.1 To promote the wellbeing of people living with dementia and their carers, families and friends.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2025 | £73,065 | £77,549 | 5 | 26 November 2025 |
| 29 February 2024 | £52,294 | £60,494 | 5 | 27 November 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £41,792 | £54,657 | 5 | 7 November 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £69,354 | £30,421 | 5 | 28 November 2022 |
| 28 February 2021 | £21,421 | £12,867 | 5 | 9 November 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
- 3 Allison Place, Kirkliston, West Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.forgetmenotes.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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