Registered charity · No. SC039119Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Big Noise
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Big Noise 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.
Big Noise (number SC039119) 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 Big Noise do?
Sistema Scotland is a charity which seeks to improve lives and strengthen communities through music and nurturing relationships. This is achieved through our transformational music education and social change programme, Big Noise, where the symphony orchestra becomes a community that supports children and young people to gain vital life skills such as confidence, resilience, team work, pride, creativity, and aspiration. We target and work in communities who have historically faced social and economic barriers to music education.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Big Noise
Answers Big Noise gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Big Noise's money come from?
Big Noise reported £116k total income for the year ending 30 June 2025. The largest sources were investments £111k (96%), charitable activities £4,969 (4%).
Investments£111k · 96%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£4,969 · 4%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Sistema Scotland
Where it says it operates
Stirling
What causes is Big Noise 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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The register data used for this profile lists Big Noise as a registered charity (number SC039119) 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 Big Noise's charity number?
Big Noise's charity number is SC039119. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Big Noise do?
Sistema Scotland is a charity which seeks to improve lives and strengthen communities through music and nurturing relationships. This is achieved through our transformational music education and social change programme, Big Noise, where the symphony orchestra becomes a community that supports children and young people to gain vital life skills such as confidence, resilience, team work, pride, creativity, and aspiration. We target and work in communities who have historically faced social and economic barriers to music education.
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How can I donate to Big Noise?
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Where does Big Noise's money come from?
Big Noise reported £116k total income for the year ending 30 June 2025. The largest sources were investments £111k (96%), charitable activities £4,969 (4%).
When was Big Noise registered as a charity?
Big Noise was entered on the register on 3 January 2008.