01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052870
- 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
- EH10 5QQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Academy exists to: 1) The advancement of culture and intangible cultural heritage with a focus on advancing original Indian Classical and folk dance, staging cultural, dance events and exhibitions, enhancing talents of original Indian dance, running dance classes and clubs, giving presentations and/or performances for the public to raise awareness of the history and traditions of the diverse communities regarding intangible cultural heritage. 2) The advancement of citizenship and community cohesion via advancing intangible cultural heritage through offering art and culture activities, training opportunities, dance clubs for original Indian Classical and folk dance and community development initiatives, as well as facilitating engagement and participation of the diverse communities in various programs. 3) The promotion of equality and diversity through celebrating cultural heritage and community cohesion via culture, dance, art and community development initiatives.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of arts and cultural heritage, by focussing on advancing original Indian Classical and folk dance, staging cultural, dance events and exhibitions, enhancing talents of original Indian dance, running dance classes and clubs, giving presentations and/or performances for the public to raise awareness of the history and traditions of the diverse communities regarding intangible cultural heritage. 4.2 The advancement of Race Equality via promoting community cohesion though community development initiatives, delivering intangible cultural heritage activities, combatting all forms of discrimination and challenging hate crime, programmes to advance citizenship, promote integration, and tackle exclusion.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 1 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £13,871 | £7,941 | 1 | 24 December 2025 |
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
- 66 Comiston Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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