Is Cadenza a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cadenza as a registered charity (number SC026537) 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 Cadenza's charity number?

Cadenza's charity number is SC026537. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC026537?

Search SC026537 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.

Does Cadenza have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cadenza. 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 Cadenza?

Cadenza's website listed in our register data is http://www.cadenza.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Cadenza registered as a charity?

Cadenza was entered on the register on 19 May 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC026537Unincorporated association

Cadenza

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Cadenza is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about Cadenza?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £26,885
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £21,474
Registered charity number: SC026537
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.cadenza.org.uk

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Cadenza (number SC026537) 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 Cadenza do?

Cadenza organises two main concerts of its own funds and participates on average two or three charity concerts in aid of other charities. Cadenza also holds an annual free open rehearsal that welcomes non-members. Cadenza arranges social events, some for fundraising, throughout the year.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cadenza

Answers Cadenza gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 May 1997
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Cadenza registered for?

the 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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cadenza yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cadenza. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Cadenza?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Cadenza a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cadenza as a registered charity (number SC026537) 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 Cadenza's charity number?: Cadenza's charity number is SC026537. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC026537?: Search SC026537 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 Cadenza do?: Cadenza organises two main concerts of its own funds and participates on average two or three charity concerts in aid of other charities. Cadenza also holds an annual free open rehearsal that welcomes non-members. Cadenza arranges social events, some for fundraising, throughout the year.
Does Cadenza have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cadenza. 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 Cadenza?: Cadenza's website listed in our register data is http://www.cadenza.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Cadenza registered as a charity?: Cadenza was entered on the register on 19 May 1997.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.