--- title: "Ayr Arts Guild — check charity number SC005562 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ayr Arts Guild a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005562. the advancement of education charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ayr-arts-guild retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:06:50.401Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ayr Arts Guild is a registered charity (number SC005562) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £58,331 (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 Ayr Arts Guild? Registered charity number SC005562 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £58,331 Website [www.aag.org.uk](http://www.aag.org.uk/) ## What does Ayr Arts Guild do? Ayr Arts Guild arranges musical events including regular organ recitals, and professional orchestral concerts. It encourages young musicians and others. It aims to co-ordinate events to avoid clashes. It publicizes the activities of 50 affiliated cultural groups in the area with a weekly e-bulletin. ## What causes is Ayr Arts Guild registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ayr Arts Guild yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ayr Arts Guild 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=ayr-arts-guild&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aag.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ayr Arts Guild a legitimate charity? Yes. Ayr Arts Guild is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005562) 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 Ayr Arts Guild's charity number? Ayr Arts Guild's charity number is SC005562. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005562? Search SC005562 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 Ayr Arts Guild do? Ayr Arts Guild arranges musical events including regular organ recitals, and professional orchestral concerts. It encourages young musicians and others. It aims to co-ordinate events to avoid clashes. It publicizes the activities of 50 affiliated cultural groups in the area with a weekly e-bulletin. Does Ayr Arts Guild have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayr Arts Guild. 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 Ayr Arts Guild? Ayr Arts Guild's website is http://www.aag.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=SC005562).