--- title: "Cathures — check charity number SC044449 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cathures a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044449. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cathures retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:57:17.101Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cathures is a registered charity (number SC044449) 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 £8,379 (year ending 2025-08-30). 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 Cathures? Registered charity number SC044449 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-08-30) £8,379 Website [www.cathures.org.uk](http://www.cathures.org.uk/) ## What does Cathures do? The charity is a chamber choir. We have a membership of a maximum of 20, and we sing a wide variety of music from all eras. We meet once a week for rehearsal, and generally perform 3 concerts a year. These comprise a carol concert at Christmas time, a more serious presentation in March, and we take part in the West End Festival in June when we tend to perform a lighter programme. In addition we occasionally add extra performances away from our usual venue of Kelvinside Hillhead church in order to bring our music to a wider public. We also like to meet our our audiences and so provide ref… ## What causes is Cathures registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cathures yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cathures 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=cathures&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cathures.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cathures a legitimate charity? Yes. Cathures is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044449) 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 Cathures's charity number? Cathures's charity number is SC044449. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044449? Search SC044449 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 Cathures do? The charity is a chamber choir. We have a membership of a maximum of 20, and we sing a wide variety of music from all eras. We meet once a week for rehearsal, and generally perform 3 concerts a year. These comprise a carol concert at Christmas time, a more serious presentation in March, and we take part in the West End Festival in June when we tend to perform a lighter programme. In addition we occasionally add extra performances away from our usual venue of Kelvinside Hillhead church in order to bring our music to a wider public. We also like to meet our our audiences and so provide ref… Does Cathures have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cathures. 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 Cathures? Cathures's website is http://www.cathures.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=SC044449).