Is Creative Edinburgh a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Creative Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC052838) 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 Creative Edinburgh's charity number?

Creative Edinburgh's charity number is SC052838. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052838?

Search SC052838 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 Creative Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Creative Edinburgh. 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 Creative Edinburgh?

Creative Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is https://creative-edinburgh.com/. 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 Creative Edinburgh registered as a charity?

Creative Edinburgh was entered on the register on 17 October 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052838Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Creative Edinburgh

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

Creative Edinburgh is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Creative Edinburgh?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £221,813
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £205,422
Registered charity number: SC052838
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: creative-edinburgh.com

Quick answer

Creative Edinburgh (number SC052838) 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 Creative Edinburgh do?

Creative Edinburgh is Scotland’s largest network supporting creative practitioners, artists, makers, and freelancers, representing a vibrant community of more than 7000 members across the capital. We are a not-for-profit, registered charity and a membership organisation that is free to join. Passionate about welcoming everyone, we provide inclusive opportunities for all creatives to connect, grow, and thrive.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Creative Edinburgh

Answers Creative Edinburgh gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 October 2023
Also known as: Creative Edinburgh Limited
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Creative Edinburgh registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Creative Edinburgh yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Creative Edinburgh. 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 Creative Edinburgh?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Creative Edinburgh a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Creative Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC052838) 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 Creative Edinburgh's charity number?: Creative Edinburgh's charity number is SC052838. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052838?: Search SC052838 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 Creative Edinburgh do?: Creative Edinburgh is Scotland’s largest network supporting creative practitioners, artists, makers, and freelancers, representing a vibrant community of more than 7000 members across the capital. We are a not-for-profit, registered charity and a membership organisation that is free to join. Passionate about welcoming everyone, we provide inclusive opportunities for all creatives to connect, grow, and thrive.
Does Creative Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Creative Edinburgh. 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 Creative Edinburgh?: Creative Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is https://creative-edinburgh.com/. 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 Creative Edinburgh registered as a charity?: Creative Edinburgh was entered on the register on 17 October 2023.

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.