01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051568
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Cross Border
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- Not supplied
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- NE46 3NP
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
(1) to educate, develop, improve, encourage and promote generally the appreciation of the art of science and music (both vocal and instrumental), the spoken and written word and the visual arts in all their aspects by the presentation of public concerts, master classes, recitals, exhibitions and by such other ways as the charity by its directors shall determine from time to time. (2) to provide coaching and general financial assistance for talented young individuals selected by the directors to further their knowledge, skills and expertise in all matters connected with music (both vocal and instrumental) the spoken and written word and the visual arts in all their aspects. (3) to provide for and assist in the provisions of exhibitions, lectures, classes and demonstrations for members of the general public to further and increase their knowledge understanding and appreciation of all matters connected with music (both vocal and instrumental) the spoken and written word and the visual arts in all their aspects.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 3 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £422,241 | £336,290 | 3 | 12 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £356,641 | £306,633 | 3 | 30 September 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £311,354 | £322,791 | 3 | 5 December 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
- Community Centre, Gilesgate, Hexham, Northumberland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.samling.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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