01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050412
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KA7 2AG
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To work with schools and community groups / funders to provide structured art classes to children most in need. These art classes provide a respite and support growth in self confidence and self-worth, whilst supporting improvements in writing and communication skills. To fund sponsored places within Little Art School mainstream classes for children identified via the schools or partners, such as Barnardos and young carer groups, who would benefit from this type of activity and group interaction
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation's purposes are to provide Structured Art Classes and other art-based activities, with the objective of raising self-esteem and developing improved motor skills, leading to a growth in confidence and increased positivity. To provide art-based classes/activities to vulnerable primary and secondary school children between the ages of 6 and 18 with the aim to improve their self-esteem and confidence and to enable them to engage/reengage with family and their own school community. To provide a professional, inclusive, friendly, trustworthy and nurturing environment allowing vulnerable children to express their feelings through their artwork, in a safe environment. To continue to develop existing relationships and further develop our reach to other schools to provide additional resources to support the staff and pupils. To anticipate long-term growth in the demand for compassionate services for vulnerable children allowing them to build their self-esteem, confidence and positivity in all aspects of their lives. Awareness of early intervention measures to children. This includes those who do not engage with their educational classes or in social environments and who would benefit from the art-based class.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £37,022 | £26,783 | 0 | 18 May 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £14,314 | £20,593 | 0 | 22 April 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £9,457 | £11,445 | 0 | 26 April 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £6,907 | £6,475 | 0 | 26 April 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £33,082 | £17,630 | 0 | 28 April 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
- 12 Alloway Place, Ayr
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.littleartschool.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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