01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051616
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- IV2 4ND
OSCR note: Previous legal name FC Sonas from 28 February 2022 to 24 June 2025.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Alba FA has been established to use football as a force to connect, inspire and grow Scottish Gaelic through community football activity, both nationally and internationally.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of public participation in sport
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of education and of Gaelic language and culture through the advancement, promotion and development of football and health related activities among Gaelic speakers, learners and the general public of Scotland. 4.2 4.2.2. Providing Gaelic immersion learning through using football as a tool to encourage and develop individuals in their journey to Gaelic fluency regardless of their level of proficiency 4.2.3. Promoting the acquisition and usage of Gaelic while advancing the public participation of football and other health related activities 4.2.4. Developing future leaders to teach and grow the Gaelic Language and culture through the inclusive nature of football
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 April 2026 | £0 | £0 | 1 | Not supplied |
| 5 April 2025 | £56,594 | £61,050 | 1 | 23 December 2025 |
| 5 April 2024 | £28,610 | £35,267 | 1 | 17 December 2024 |
| 5 April 2023 | £20,000 | £0 | 1 | 21 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
- 16 Glenburn Drive, Inverness
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://albafa.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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