01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053370
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PH33 6RJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Còisir Ghàidhlig Loch Abar is set up to promote and sustain Scottish Gaelic language and culture through music, particularly choral singing. Its aim is to foster a love of Gaelic song and community. The charity achieves this by running regular choir rehearsals, delivering performances at local and national events and supporting cultural gatherings that celebrate Gaelic heritage. It also encourages learning and use of the language through song, helping participants build confidence while keeping traditional music alive. By bringing people together, the choir strengthens community ties and ensures Gaelic culture continues to thrive for future generations.
Charitable purposes
- 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
(a) To promote community activity, enjoyment and social inclusion through choral singing. Gaelic language and music (b) To provide educational, recreational, leisure and social activities for members through the promotion of Gaelic language and music (c) To advance the appreciation of the Gaelic language and culture through public performances for the benefit of the wider community
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2025 | £21,696 | £14,939 | 0 | 24 April 2026 |
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
- Fern House, Seafield Gardens, Fort William
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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