01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050362
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 4
- Postcode
- PH33 7NE
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace Lochaber Music Charitable Trust-SC015312 Lochaber Music Charitable Trust-SC015312 has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to Lochaber Music School SCIO (SC050362) which is a SCIO
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The organisation's charitable purposes are to advance musical education in Lochaber, primarily for school and pre-school age children
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4. The organisation's charitable purposes are to advance musical education in Lochaber, primarily for school and pre-school age children, supplementing that provided by the Highland Council, and in particular: 4.1. to provide musical instruction principally for stringed instruments including the clarsach. 4.2. to provide aural and rhythmic training in groups. 4.3. to promote group playing, chamber music and orchestra. fostering interest in both Scottish traditional and European mainstream music. 4.4. to give such other musical support and music therapy as may be required to all age groups but with special emphasis on school and pre-school ages.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £75,978 | £61,973 | 4 | 4 May 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £56,659 | £65,379 | 4 | 10 December 2024 |
| 31 August 2023 | £50,579 | £58,287 | 4 | 6 December 2023 |
| 31 August 2022 | £34,988 | £49,042 | 4 | 20 December 2022 |
| 31 August 2021 | £115,047 | £53,861 | 4 | 22 December 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 Education Dept Offices, Camaghael Hostel, Camaghael, Fort William, Inverness-shire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://www.lochabermusic.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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