01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048821
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH1 1AE
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Laudonia was born out of a passion to raise the standard of music. To bring it back to its glory days. To go back over 400 years. To create a future for music and musicians that will be celebrated for generations. Through performances, master classes and workshops Laudonia's ambition is to bring Early Music and New Music to those who already enjoy it and to new listeners who will see the renaissance it created so long ago. We seem to have lost the art of patience. Life is rushing. Time is precious. But there are certain skills that can't be rushed. Music is one of those. The strive for perfection in sound and emotion takes time, learning, perseverance, and passion. Laudonia has been created to revive a level that is truly outstanding.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To develop the education of the public in the arts and in particular the improvement of public taste in music by the presentation of concerts and other related activities. To advance the education of young musicians by establishing a programme of educational activities to increase interest in singing and performing. To enlarge awareness in classical and contemporary vocal and instrumental music amongst young people.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £2,730 | £4,448 | 0 | 30 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £20,743 | £24,687 | 0 | 1 November 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £8,290 | £431 | 0 | 28 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £2,773 | £8,121 | 0 | 26 September 2022 |
| 31 December 2020 | £6,705 | £1,542 | 0 | 28 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
- 15 Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.laudonia.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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