--- title: "A.R.Ts Afternoon — check charity number SC045057 | CharityCompare" description: "Is A.R.Ts Afternoon a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045057. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-r-ts-afternoon retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:00:56.405Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer A.R.Ts Afternoon is a registered charity (number SC045057) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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. Its latest reported income was £40,920 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about A.R.Ts Afternoon? Registered charity number SC045057 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £40,920 Website [www.artsafternoon.org.uk](http://www.artsafternoon.org.uk/) ## 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. ## 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for A.R.Ts Afternoon yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A.R.Ts Afternoon is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=a-r-ts-afternoon&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.artsafternoon.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is A.R.Ts Afternoon a legitimate charity? Yes. A.R.Ts Afternoon is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045057) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.artsafternoon.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045057).