--- title: "Borders Music Festival — check charity number SC049870 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Borders Music Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049870. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/borders-music-festival retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:26:27.284Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Borders Music Festival is a registered charity (number SC049870) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £16,502 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Borders Music Festival? Registered charity number SC049870 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £16,502 ## What does Borders Music Festival do? Melrose Music Festival exists to share the joy of music, promoting high-quality music by established and emerging musicians of all genres and encouraging involvement, especially by young people, in musical appreciation, participation, and composition. This work takes place throughout the year through programme development, fund-raising, and publicity and culminates in a ten-day festival in Melrose in the Scottish Borders in September. ## What causes is Borders Music Festival registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Borders Music Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Borders Music Festival 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=borders-music-festival&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Borders Music Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Borders Music Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049870) 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 Borders Music Festival's charity number? Borders Music Festival's charity number is SC049870. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049870? Search SC049870 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 Borders Music Festival do? Melrose Music Festival exists to share the joy of music, promoting high-quality music by established and emerging musicians of all genres and encouraging involvement, especially by young people, in musical appreciation, participation, and composition. This work takes place throughout the year through programme development, fund-raising, and publicity and culminates in a ten-day festival in Melrose in the Scottish Borders in September. Does Borders Music Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borders Music Festival. 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 Borders Music Festival? Borders Music Festival 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=SC049870).