Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC002995
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Aug. 26, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Dec. 10, 1968
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- 180 High Street
EH1 1QS
Contact
- Website
edfringe.com
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society was founded by artists to nurture and uphold the Fringe's values of inclusivity, experimentation and imagination. The founding principle at the heart of the fringe is to be an open access festival that accommodates anyone with a desire to perform and a venue willing to host them. No single individual or committee determines who can or cannot perform at the Fringe. the Fringe Society does not run any venues or programme any performers. The Fringe 3ociett has three core objectives: Provide support, advice and encouragement to all participants. The Fringe Society supports and encourages anyone who wants to take part - all the amazing artists, producers, venues, arts industry professionals and members of the media. From choosing a venue to creating a successful marketing campaign, the Fringe Society is on hand all year round with one-to-one tailored advice, events, facilities and online resources. Assist audiences to navigate what's on offer.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The objects of the Society are:- 4.1.1 To promote and advance for the public benefit the arts and the appreciation of the arts, including, but not restricted to, the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing, music and theatre (all together, 'the Arts'). 4.1.2 To educate, support, advise, and encourage those who participate in the Arts. 4.1.3 To promote the Arts at all levels of cultural and educational life in Scotland and elsewhere. and 4.1.4 To promote such similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions and in such proportions and manner as the Directors shall think fit. Declaring that the expressions 'charitable purpose' or 'charitable object' shall mean a charitable purpose under section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts and a 'charitable institution' shall mean a body on the Scottish Charity Register which is also regarded as a charity in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts or a charity within the meaning of section 1 of the Charities Act 2006 or section 1 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 provided that its objects are limited to charitable purposes.'
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 30, 2025 | Aug. 26, 2026On time | £12,810,059 | £7,549,615 | 45 |
| Nov. 30, 2024 | Aug. 22, 2025On time | £8,278,645 | £7,513,145 | 51 |
| Nov. 30, 2023 | Dec. 6, 2023On time | £6,291,466 | £6,488,533 | 29 |
| Nov. 30, 2022 | Sept. 15, 202316 days late | £6,904,501 | £6,887,229 | 29 |
| Nov. 30, 2021 | Aug. 17, 2022On time | £2,526,442 | £2,534,746 | 30 |
| Nov. 30, 2020 | Aug. 30, 2021 | £1,695,566 | £2,698,674 | 24 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.
Nearby
- Crew 2000 (scotland) 0.1 mi
- Laudonia SCIO 0.1 mi
- Access To Industry Limited 0.1 mi
- Watt Memorial Trust 0.0 mi
- Luigi And Laura Dallapiccola Foundation 0.0 mi