Edinburgh Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Also known as: Edfas
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC039651
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed March 17, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- June 16, 2008
- Legal form
- Unincorporated association
- Part of
- The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies (SC039240)
Address
- Address
- 33 Heriot Row
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH3 6ES
Contact
- Website
edfas.uk
Activities
'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'
EDFAS is a charity with the belief that the arts enrich lives. Our educational fine arts lectures and events programmes bring like minds together. The money we receive from Gift Aid plus any surplus on events is available for charitable donations, primarily aimed at young people, arts education and specific projects at local institutions. Our members contribute to preserve our artistic heritage through volunteering and assisting in educational institutions across the city. We hope that our work creates a better, healthier and more connected society.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','Other charities or voluntary bodies'
Objectives: The purpose of The Society shall be the promotion and advancement of education through the cultivation and study of the decorative and fine arts.
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | March 17, 2026On time | £47,653 | £52,566 |
| June 30, 2024 | March 10, 2025On time | £55,135 | £60,927 |
| June 30, 2023 | Feb. 29, 2024On time | £55,452 | £60,175 |
| June 30, 2022 | Feb. 17, 2023On time | £52,670 | £50,314 |
| June 30, 2021 | Jan. 24, 2022On time | £42,095 | £39,720 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.