01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050632
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G61 1PF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We deliver 4 principal activity programmes: ? SambaYaBamba adult performing band - weekly rehearsals and regular performances for experienced players. ? SambaYaBamba Youth Street Band - weekly rehearsals and regular performance opportunities for young people aged 11 – 25. ? Beginner workshops - ongoing programme of weekly workshops for beginner players, with a public performance at the end of each block of workshops. ? Events and workshops - working with other organisations and experienced performers from the UK and elsewhere to develop and deliver a programme of activities ranging from large-scale street music festivals to master-classes.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Purposes 4 The organisation's purposes are to advance arts and culture by furthering knowledge, enthusiasm, and skills in Brazilian music, street music and associated arts by offering opportunities for people to: 4.1 Learn Brazilian music, street music and associated arts. 4.2 Develop the skills and knowledge needed to play in adult and youth performing groups. 4.3 Play as a regular member of a performing band. 4.4 Diversify and improve their skills through workshops and masterclasses with experienced performers. 4.5 Collaborate with, and learn from, other performers from across the UK, Europe and elsewhere. 4.6 Experience and enjoy high quality Brazilian and street music performances by artists from around the world.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £25,669 | £33,869 | 0 | 29 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £79,804 | £92,621 | 0 | 16 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £79,804 | £92,621 | 0 | 18 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £184,081 | £92,757 | 0 | 23 December 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
- 47 Stirling Ave, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://sambayabamba.com/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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