--- title: "Creative Edinburgh — check charity number SC052838 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Creative Edinburgh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052838. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/creative-edinburgh retrieved: 2026-08-19T17:25:38.682Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Creative Edinburgh is a registered charity (number SC052838) 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 education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £194,999 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Creative Edinburgh? Registered charity number SC052838 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £194,999 Website [creative-edinburgh.com](https://creative-edinburgh.com/) ## What does Creative Edinburgh do? Creative Edinburgh supports the city's creative community to develop, connect and thrive. With over 6,700 members, we are Scotland’s largest free membership organisation for creatives, spanning the full breadth of the creative industries — from design, film and fashion to performance, visual arts and digital innovation. Our mission is to unite and empower artists, practitioners, and small creative businesses at every stage of their careers. We provide professional support services including mentoring, business development, networking, advocacy, training and peer learning, all delivered throug… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Creative Edinburgh 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=creative-edinburgh&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://creative-edinburgh.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Creative Edinburgh a legitimate charity? Yes. Creative Edinburgh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052838) 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 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 supports the city's creative community to develop, connect and thrive. With over 6,700 members, we are Scotland’s largest free membership organisation for creatives, spanning the full breadth of the creative industries — from design, film and fashion to performance, visual arts and digital innovation. Our mission is to unite and empower artists, practitioners, and small creative businesses at every stage of their careers. We provide professional support services including mentoring, business development, networking, advocacy, training and peer learning, all delivered throug… 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 is https://creative-edinburgh.com/ — 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=SC052838).