Is A.R.Ts Afternoon a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists A.R.Ts Afternoon as a registered charity (number SC045057) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

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A.R.Ts Afternoon's charity number is SC045057. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to A.R.Ts Afternoon?

A.R.Ts Afternoon's website listed in our register data is http://www.artsafternoon.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was A.R.Ts Afternoon registered as a charity?

A.R.Ts Afternoon was entered on the register on 18 August 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC045057SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

A.R.Ts Afternoon

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

A.R.Ts Afternoon is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about A.R.Ts Afternoon?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £40,920
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £83,311
Registered charity number: SC045057
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.artsafternoon.org.uk

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A.R.Ts Afternoon (number SC045057) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does A.R.Ts Afternoon do?

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.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for A.R.Ts Afternoon

Answers A.R.Ts Afternoon gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 August 2014
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is A.R.Ts Afternoon registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is A.R.Ts Afternoon a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists A.R.Ts Afternoon as a registered charity (number SC045057) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is A.R.Ts Afternoon's charity number?: A.R.Ts Afternoon's charity number is SC045057. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045057?: Search SC045057 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does A.R.Ts Afternoon do?: 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.
Does A.R.Ts Afternoon have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A.R.Ts Afternoon. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to A.R.Ts Afternoon?: A.R.Ts Afternoon's website listed in our register data is http://www.artsafternoon.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was A.R.Ts Afternoon registered as a charity?: A.R.Ts Afternoon was entered on the register on 18 August 2014.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.