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Registered charity · No. SC013804Unincorporated association

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# Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra

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

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

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra?

Reported income · year ending 2026-07-31

£7,642

Reported spending · year ending 2026-07-31

£9,547

Registered charity number

SC013804

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Register contact address detail (not service area)

City of Edinburgh

Website

[edinburghchamberorchestra.org.uk](https://edinburghchamberorchestra.org.uk/)

Quick answer

Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra (number SC013804) 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 Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra do?

Our charity was set up to spread enjoyment and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its forms within our community and beyond, and to do this through rehearsals and public performance of composers, particularly those from the classical and baroque periods, but also later, including newly commissioned works, as well as leading workshops aimed at improving playing technique and bringing attentions to innovations in playing and performance.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra

Answers Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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

27 February 1980

Where it says it operates

City of Edinburgh

## What causes is Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra as a registered charity (number SC013804) 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 Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra's charity number?

Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra's charity number is SC013804. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC013804?

Search SC013804 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 Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra do?

Our charity was set up to spread enjoyment and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its forms within our community and beyond, and to do this through rehearsals and public performance of composers, particularly those from the classical and baroque periods, but also later, including newly commissioned works, as well as leading workshops aimed at improving playing technique and bringing attentions to innovations in playing and performance.

Does Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra. 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 Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra?

Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra's website listed in our register data is https://edinburghchamberorchestra.org.uk/. 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 Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra registered as a charity?

Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra was entered on the register on 27 February 1980.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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=SC013804).