# A.R.Ts Afternoon

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC045057
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Aug. 18, 2014
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045057


## Contact

- **Address:** A.R.Ts Afternoon , c/o. Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH6 8RG
- **Website:** www.artsafternoon.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended'

**What the charity does:** We are set up to provide arts activities for young people, focussing on high SIMD Areas.  Our main activity is running free weekly outreach Drum Clubs, where all instruments are provided. We currently run 8 clubs per week, four afterschool club sessions at four primary schools (p5 - p7), three improvers/ intermediate sessions which run early evenings aimed at ages 11 - 18yrs and one in school session for young people with disabilities.  Our youth band Pulse of the Place perform at many events through the year.

**Objectives:** The provision of recreational activities to advance education and learning and to advance the arts principally for children and young people that will support their development, increase their skills and extend their outlook (being successful learners) and extending learning opportunities to adults through establishment of short courses and programmes.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** One or a few bases or facilities serving people who come from a broad area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £40920 | £83311 |  -  | 5 | [PDF](/sc/SC045057/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (1.8 MB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £108229 | £72894 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £66624 | £104527 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £55855 | £55549 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £107572 | £54074 |  -  |  -  |  |