--- title: "Arbroath Musical Society — check charity number SC016687 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arbroath Musical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016687. the advancement of education charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arbroath-musical-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:23:29.541Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arbroath Musical Society is a registered charity (number SC016687) 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. Its latest reported income was £37,818 (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 Arbroath Musical Society? Registered charity number SC016687 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Angus Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £37,818 ## What does Arbroath Musical Society do? To interest the public and members in the dramatic arts in order to further the development of public appreciation and taste of said arts. This is undertaken by promoting plays and musicals by obtaining the rights to perform such productions and other necessary effects such as Theatre hire, scenery, lighting, sound and costumes. The costs are achieved by members subscriptions, donations, fund raising and ticket sales. ## What causes is Arbroath Musical Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Arbroath Musical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arbroath Musical Society 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=arbroath-musical-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arbroath Musical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Arbroath Musical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016687) 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 Arbroath Musical Society's charity number? Arbroath Musical Society's charity number is SC016687. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016687? Search SC016687 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 Arbroath Musical Society do? To interest the public and members in the dramatic arts in order to further the development of public appreciation and taste of said arts. This is undertaken by promoting plays and musicals by obtaining the rights to perform such productions and other necessary effects such as Theatre hire, scenery, lighting, sound and costumes. The costs are achieved by members subscriptions, donations, fund raising and ticket sales. Does Arbroath Musical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arbroath Musical Society. 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 Arbroath Musical Society? Arbroath Musical Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC016687).