Is Culture & Business Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Culture & Business Scotland as a registered charity (number SC042631) 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 Culture & Business Scotland's charity number?

Culture & Business Scotland's charity number is SC042631. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042631?

Search SC042631 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 Culture & Business Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Culture & Business Scotland. 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 Culture & Business Scotland?

Culture & Business Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.cultureandbusiness.scot. 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 Culture & Business Scotland registered as a charity?

Culture & Business Scotland was entered on the register on 5 October 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042631Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Culture & Business Scotland

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

Culture & Business Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Culture & Business Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £501,652
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £450,596
Registered charity number: SC042631
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: www.cultureandbusiness.scot

Quick answer

Culture & Business Scotland (number SC042631) 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 Culture & Business Scotland do?

The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Culture & Business Scotland

Answers Culture & Business Scotland 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”.

Where does Culture & Business Scotland's money come from?

Culture & Business Scotland reported £211k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £209k (99%), investments £1,909 (1%), trading and fundraising events £519 (0%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£209k · 99%
Investments£1,909 · 1%
Trading and fundraising events£519 · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 October 2011
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Culture & Business Scotland registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Culture & Business Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Culture & Business Scotland. 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 Culture & Business Scotland?

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 Culture & Business Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Culture & Business Scotland as a registered charity (number SC042631) 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 Culture & Business Scotland's charity number?: Culture & Business Scotland's charity number is SC042631. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042631?: Search SC042631 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 Culture & Business Scotland do?: The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
Does Culture & Business Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Culture & Business Scotland. 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 Culture & Business Scotland?: Culture & Business Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.cultureandbusiness.scot. 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.
Where does Culture & Business Scotland's money come from?: Culture & Business Scotland reported £211k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £209k (99%), investments £1,909 (1%), trading and fundraising events £519 (0%).
When was Culture & Business Scotland registered as a charity?: Culture & Business Scotland was entered on the register on 5 October 2011.

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.