01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050828
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB10 1SH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charitable aims of the Choir are as follows: i. Advancement of religion ii. Advancement of African heritage and culture.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
- 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
2.1 The charitable aim of The Choir is as follows: i. Advancement of religion ii. Advancement of African heritage and culture. 2.2 The Objectives of The Choir shall be to: a. assist the parish priests of the various parishes in the celebration of Mass through singing. b. promote the different African styles of worship and music during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, concerts, and special events. This will aid in the exposure of different African cultures to all parishioners and the community in Aberdeen and the United Kingdom. c. support other charities through participating in (singing at) charity events to help raise funds in Aberdeen and the United Kingdom. d. foster fraternal relationships among members. e. render spiritual, material and moral assistance to any member in distress or in need. f. provide a forum for all Catholic faithful and aspiring Catholics to discuss issues of common interest, especially those that affect their faith. g. evangelize and reach out through singing.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 December 2024 | £8,248 | £4,741 | 0 | 30 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £9,132 | £10,829 | 0 | 30 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £4,513 | £4,667 | 0 | 1 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £7,527 | £2,085 | 0 | 30 September 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
- St Mary's Cathedral, 16-20 Huntly Street, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- R.C. Diocese of Aberdeen Charitable Trust · SC005122
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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