01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052506
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G44 3QD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We provide a community orchestra on a no-audition basis to allow adults to enjoy community playing. We perform 3 concerts per year at low cost for audiences. We also offer solo opportunities to RCS students.
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
2.1 The objectives of the GSO are to .- Advance musical education through participation in music and the public performance of music. In furtherance of this purpose and objective the GSO will: A Encourage amateur musicians of all standards to develop their involvement in music and playing skills by organising rehearsals in full orchestra and instrumental sections. B Arrange coaching in sectional rehearsals where possible. C Engage in other charitable activities aligned to and corresponding with the aims and objectives of the GSO. 2.2 For charitable purposes members? subscriptions shall be deemed to be donations to the GSO.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | £13,262 | £9,303 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 July 2025 | £11,708 | £11,835 | 0 | 16 September 2025 |
| 31 July 2024 | £35,895 | £8,339 | 0 | 18 September 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
- 607 Clarkston Rd, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.glasgowsymphonyorchestra.co.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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