01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050934
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- G767TY
OSCR note: Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust SCIO – SC050934 was established to replace Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust SC015709
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust exists to help young people develop their musical skills and enjoyment of music by giving them opportunities to play in orchestras, wind bands and other musical ensembles. It promotes music education and participation by running residential courses, Play Away Days, concerts and other activities where young instrumentalists can learn, perform and work together. The charity aims to encourage the study and practice of instrumental music, build confidence and teamwork through group music-making, and make these opportunities available to young people from across Scotland and beyond.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 a) the advancement of education. and b) the advancement of the arts and culture. specifically through * the provision of ensemble playing opportunities for young instrumentalists throughout Scotland and beyond * the advancement, promotion and encouragement of the study and practice of instrumental music * the promotion of residential and non-residential activities, courses, concerts and any other educational activities as may tend to the attainment of any of the aims of the organisation. 4.2 any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £72,138 | £69,022 | 1 | 1 June 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £80,272 | £76,573 | 1 | 22 April 2025 |
| 30 September 2023 | £0 | £0 | 1 | 14 February 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £0 | £0 | 1 | 16 May 2023 |
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
- 4 Strathearn Road , Clarkston, East Renfrewshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.sscot.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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