Is Crescendo a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Crescendo as a registered charity (number SC045755) 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 Crescendo's charity number?

Crescendo's charity number is SC045755. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045755?

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How can I donate to Crescendo?

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When was Crescendo registered as a charity?

Crescendo was entered on the register on 30 June 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045755SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Crescendo

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

Crescendo 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 Crescendo?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,299
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,447
Registered charity number: SC045755
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.facebook.com/Crescendo4all

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Crescendo (number SC045755) 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 Crescendo do?

The charity brings together people of all ages, abilities and social backgrounds to develop confidence in performance through music, drama and dance. Throughout the year, members meet weekly for rehearsal, working towards an annual public performance. The charity has a particular focus on encouraging participation and involvement amongst people living in some of the economically poorest communities in and around the Glasgow area. To this end, particular effort is made to hold local workshops and performances in these communities whenever possible.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Crescendo

Answers Crescendo gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 30 June 2015
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Crescendo 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 Crescendo yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Crescendo. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crescendo a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Crescendo as a registered charity (number SC045755) 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 Crescendo's charity number?: Crescendo's charity number is SC045755. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045755?: Search SC045755 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 Crescendo do?: The charity brings together people of all ages, abilities and social backgrounds to develop confidence in performance through music, drama and dance. Throughout the year, members meet weekly for rehearsal, working towards an annual public performance. The charity has a particular focus on encouraging participation and involvement amongst people living in some of the economically poorest communities in and around the Glasgow area. To this end, particular effort is made to hold local workshops and performances in these communities whenever possible.
Does Crescendo have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Crescendo. 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 Crescendo?: Crescendo's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/Crescendo4all/. 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 Crescendo registered as a charity?: Crescendo was entered on the register on 30 June 2015.

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.