--- title: "Bute Arts Society — check charity number SC020555 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bute Arts Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020555. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bute-arts-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:36:24.086Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bute Arts Society is a registered charity (number SC020555) 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 £74,778 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Bute Arts Society? Registered charity number SC020555 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £74,778 ## What does Bute Arts Society do? Promote musical concerts and recitals. ## What causes is Bute Arts Society registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bute Arts Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bute Arts 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=bute-arts-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bute Arts Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Bute Arts Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020555) 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 Bute Arts Society's charity number? Bute Arts Society's charity number is SC020555. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020555? Search SC020555 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 Bute Arts Society do? Promote musical concerts and recitals. Does Bute Arts Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bute Arts 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 Bute Arts Society? Bute Arts 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=SC020555).