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Scottish Centre of PEN International

Also known as: International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC008772
Status
Active
Registered
June 24, 1989
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Scottish PEN Office
Writers' Museum
Lady Stair's Close
Lawnmarket
Edinburgh
EH1 2PA

Contact

Website
scottishpen.org
Website screenshot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the promotion of equality and diversity'

Scottish PEN is a centre of PEN International and not-for-profit organisation that champions freedom of expression and literature across borders. We are a membership organisation and work with a range of writers, campaigners, activists and communities across Scotland and around the world.

Objectives: 4 The organisation’s purpose is the advancement of the education of the public by the following means: 4.1 The encouragement and promotion of writing in and about Scotland nationally and internationally 4.2 The support of writers worldwide in the interest of freedom and artistic expression 4.3 The fostering of international understanding through the appreciation of literature 4.4 The attendance of Scottish PEN representatives at conferences, symposia and other meetings of writers worldwide 4.5 The organisation in Scotland of conferences and other literary events 4.6 The undertaking of any legal activity to further these charitable objects provided that Scottish PEN shall in no circumstances engage in political activities.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
Operations cover all or most of Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Accounts
March 31, 2025 £11,277 £6,744 PDF 5.9 MB
March 31, 2024 £10,722 £19,929
March 31, 2023 £15,376 £25,428
March 31, 2022 £39,739 £33,726
March 31, 2021 £32,141 £30,591