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Aberdeen Performing Arts

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

Aberdeen Performing Arts is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Aberdeen Performing Arts?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£14,359,295
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£14,503,317
Registered charity number
SC033733
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Aberdeen

Quick answer

Aberdeen Performing Arts (number SC033733) 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 Aberdeen Performing Arts do?

We are a focal point for the arts in the region and it is our responsibility to deliver a programme of varied, wide-ranging activity with strong appeal across all audience and participant segments. We have a vast breadth of engagement, with over 400,000 attendances annually across our venues and festivals with many more visiting to see our exhibitions and free-to-attend performances. Our position in the North-east fosters pride in our region, developing a clear sense of place and promoting homegrown culture. Our primary focus is on deepening meaningful engagement with young people, over 75s,…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Aberdeen Performing Arts

Answers Aberdeen Performing Arts 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”.

Where does Aberdeen Performing Arts's money come from?

Aberdeen Performing Arts reported £13m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £10m (80%), trading and fundraising events £2.3m (18%), investments £221k (2%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£10m · 80%
  • Trading and fundraising events£2.3m · 18%
  • Investments£221k · 2%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Aberdeen

What causes is Aberdeen Performing Arts registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Aberdeen Performing Arts yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Aberdeen Performing Arts. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aberdeen Performing Arts a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Aberdeen Performing Arts as a registered charity (number SC033733) 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 Aberdeen Performing Arts's charity number?
Aberdeen Performing Arts's charity number is SC033733. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC033733?
Search SC033733 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 Aberdeen Performing Arts do?
We are a focal point for the arts in the region and it is our responsibility to deliver a programme of varied, wide-ranging activity with strong appeal across all audience and participant segments. We have a vast breadth of engagement, with over 400,000 attendances annually across our venues and festivals with many more visiting to see our exhibitions and free-to-attend performances. Our position in the North-east fosters pride in our region, developing a clear sense of place and promoting homegrown culture. Our primary focus is on deepening meaningful engagement with young people, over 75s,…
Does Aberdeen Performing Arts have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aberdeen Performing Arts. 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 Aberdeen Performing Arts?
Aberdeen Performing Arts's website listed in our register data is http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com. 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.
Where does Aberdeen Performing Arts's money come from?
Aberdeen Performing Arts reported £13m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £10m (80%), trading and fundraising events £2.3m (18%), investments £221k (2%).
When was Aberdeen Performing Arts registered as a charity?
Aberdeen Performing Arts was entered on the register on 31 October 2002.

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.