01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051530
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB15 7RY
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity is established to promote Hellenic culture, heritage and education, and to strengthen links between Hellenic communities and the wider public in Scotland. It seeks to increase awareness and understanding of Hellenic history, traditions and cultural contributions while encouraging community participation, collaboration and social cohesion. To achieve these aims, the charity organises lectures, seminars and talks on Hellenic culture and history in locations including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. It also arranges social gatherings that bring together people from different communities, fostering cultural exchange and stronger community relationships. In addition, the charity promotes initiatives such as the Hellenic Tartan through exhibitions and public events, both in person and online. The charity also provides a forum for meetings between Hellenic communities and societies in Scotland and beyond, supporting cooperation and the sharing of knowledge and experience.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
The purposes of HAS shall be to advance public interest in Hellenic culture and heritage and support the development of local Hellenic communities. In furtherance thereof HAS shall seek to: a. Support the work of member bodies interested in Hellenic culture and heritage. b. Provide a forum for the exchange, collection and distribution of information, relevant to member bodies and local Hellenic communities. c. Lead specific projects on behalf of member bodies. d. Support cultural and/or community development activities of relevance to member bodies and local Hellenic communities. e. Represent the member bodies in any matter that the bodies feel is of common interest and where there is a collective view.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2026 | £150 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 30 October 2026 |
| 31 January 2025 | £711 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £5,485 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 31 October 2025 |
| 31 January 2024 | £8,104 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £385 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 31 October 2024 |
| 31 January 2023 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 24 October 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
- 9 Gordon Road, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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