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Registered charity · No. SC052621SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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# Edinburgh Quartet

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

Edinburgh Quartet 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

[Visit charity website](https://www.edinburghquartet.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052621)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Edinburgh Quartet?

Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31

£1,132

Registered charity number

SC052621

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Register contact address detail (not service area)

East Lothian

Website

[www.edinburghquartet.com](https://www.edinburghquartet.com/)

Quick answer

Edinburgh Quartet (number SC052621) 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 Quartet do?

The Edinburgh Quartet seeks to sustain and develop chamber music in Scotland through public concerts, commissions from living composers, recordings, and educational and outreach activities.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Quartet

Answers Edinburgh Quartet 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

14 June 2023

Where it says it operates

East Lothian

## What causes is Edinburgh Quartet registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Quartet yet?

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

- 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 Edinburgh Quartet a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Quartet as a registered charity (number SC052621) 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 Quartet's charity number?

Edinburgh Quartet's charity number is SC052621. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052621?

Search SC052621 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 Quartet do?

The Edinburgh Quartet seeks to sustain and develop chamber music in Scotland through public concerts, commissions from living composers, recordings, and educational and outreach activities.

Does Edinburgh Quartet have reviews and complaints?

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

Edinburgh Quartet's website listed in our register data is https://www.edinburghquartet.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 Edinburgh Quartet registered as a charity?

Edinburgh Quartet was entered on the register on 14 June 2023.

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=SC052621).