The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Sutton Coldfield Branch
Charity 1060776
www.rscds-suttoncoldfield.co.uk
Overview
Summary
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Sutton Coldfield Branch appears to be a place-based cultural learning organisation: it sustains a traditional dance practice through public instruction and promotion rather than simply presenting performances. Its role may extend beyond heritage preservation by creating a regular, accessible route for people in Sutton Coldfield and nearby areas to participate in a shared cultural activity. The available evidence establishes its educational and cultural purpose, but provides little insight into its scale, participant base, partnerships or delivery model.
Operational geography
No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.
Areas of work
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Education/training
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Heritage is sustained through participation
The branch appears to treat Scottish country dancing as a living practice: preservation is pursued by teaching people to take part and fostering appreciation, not only by documenting or displaying the tradition.
Why it matters
This distinguishes the organisation from a conventional heritage body. Its potential civic value lies in maintaining cultural knowledge through repeated public participation and skill-sharing.
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“To advance the education of the public in Sutton Coldfield by preserving and furthering the practice of traditional Scottish county dances.”
Source:Charity Commission“Providing instruction in, and promoting an appreciation of, the dancing of Scottish country dances.”
Source:Charity Commission
A local branch with a wider catchment
Although rooted in Sutton Coldfield, the branch appears to position itself as a cultural resource for surrounding areas as well, suggesting its community may not be limited to one neighbourhood or administrative boundary.
Why it matters
This may make the organisation a potential connector between people and cultural activity across a wider local geography, rather than a narrowly place-bound group.
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“Promotion of Scottish Country Dancing in the Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas.”
Source:Organisation“To advance the education of the public in Sutton Coldfield.”
Source:Charity Commission
An open public-facing cultural offer
The organisation appears to define its intended beneficiaries broadly as the general public, rather than a specific age group, community or membership category.
Why it matters
This suggests a potentially inclusive public-benefit orientation, while also raising a useful question about whether participation is equally accessible in practice.
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“The General Public/mankind.”
Source:Charity Commission“Provides Services.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether activities are classes, social dances, performances or a combination.
- Who participates, including age, background, geography and level of prior dance experience.
- Whether the branch works with schools, venues, cultural organisations or other community groups.
- Its scale, frequency of activity, volunteer capacity and financial model.
Remaining uncertainties
- A programme or timetable showing the format, frequency, cost and locations of activities.
- Information on participant numbers, accessibility arrangements and outreach.
- Evidence of local partnerships, events and relationships with other dance or heritage organisations.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Promotion of Scottish Country Dancing in the Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas.
Charity objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN SUTTON COLDFIELD BY PRESERVING AND FURTHERING THE PRACTICE OF TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH COUNTY DANCES. BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION IN, AND PROMOTING AN APPRECIATION OF, THE DANCING OF SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCES.