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The Buzz Project

SC043565Registered charity from 16 November 2012
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Charity Information:
Address 6B1 Blar Mhor Ind Est
Lochyside
Fort William
Inverness Shire
Postcode PH33 7PT
Website www.thebuzzproject.org
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of education for people in the Highlands and Islands area, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, race or of political, religious or other opinions, especially those who have emotional issues and/or addiction issues in order to enable them to fulfil their potential. 4.2 The advancement of the arts, heritage and culture. 4.3 To promote such other similar charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
The Buzz project is set up to provide a safe space for young people to build confidence, resilience and transferable life skills through music and art. Our aim is to reduce social isolation, support mental health and well-being, and create opportunities for personal growth, education and employability. We achieve this by offering support with performances, songwriting, recording and sound production, alongside drop-in sessions where young people can socialise with their peers. we provide a number of workshops to allow young people to explore their creativity at their own pace, while developing teamwork, communication and problem solving skills. We work closely with agencies in the area to ensure those who need to, can access support. Through leadership, and public performances, young people are empowered to have a voice and showcase their skills.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Constitutional Form Date: 16 Nov 2012
Main Operating Location: Highland
Number of Staff: 2
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science"
Beneficiaries: "Children or young people", "People with disabilities or health problems", "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
30 Nov 2021 £58,327 £64,814 21 Apr 2022 Yes
30 Nov 2022 £58,273 £60,591 13 May 2023 Yes
30 Nov 2023 £77,880 £60,736 21 Aug 2024 Yes
30 Nov 2024 £37,534 £54,165 28 Aug 2025 Yes Download
30 Nov 2025 No Annual Information due by 31 Aug 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
Simon Abberley
Nikita Zolovs
Stanley Turner
Alex Kyle
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