01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051878
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH32 0LD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Maxwell Quartet Music is dedicated to widening access to high-quality classical music, ensuring that people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the joy, connection, and creativity that live performance brings. At its heart, the charity exists to break down barriers—geographical, financial, and cultural—by taking world-class string quartet music beyond traditional concert halls and into locations where opportunities for live arts engagement are limited. We do this through a blend of outreach programmes, educational workshops, and community-led performances designed to inspire curiosity and confidence in music-making. The Quartet works collaboratively with local partners to tailor each project to the needs of the community. By combining artistic excellence with a deeply human, inclusive approach, Maxwell Quartet Music creates meaningful musical experiences that enrich lives and strengthen communities.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The aims of the organisation include * the advancement, promotion and encouragement and the fostering of public knowledge and appreciation of the art of music including contemporary chamber music in Scotland and worldwide.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 30 June 2025 | £40,405 | £29,335 | 0 | 30 March 2026 |
| 30 June 2024 | £4,600 | £4,853 | 0 | 28 March 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 16 May 2024 |
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
- Sandyknowe, 5 Seton Road, Longniddry
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.maxwellstringquartet.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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