--- title: "Glasgow Symphony Orchestra — charity SC052506" description: "Glasgow Symphony Orchestra (charity SC052506). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/glasgow-symphony-orchestra retrieved: 2026-09-22T05:09:45.411Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Glasgow Symphony Orchestra is listed as a registered charity (number SC052506) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £13,262 (year ending 2026-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Glasgow Symphony Orchestra? Registered charity number SC052506 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2026-07-31) £13,262 Website [www.glasgowsymphonyorchestra.co.uk](https://www.glasgowsymphonyorchestra.co.uk/) ## What does Glasgow Symphony Orchestra do? Provides a non audition orchestral experience at low cost, and provides 3 public concerts per year also at low cost. We also collaborate with the RCS to offer solo opportunities to music students ## What causes is Glasgow Symphony Orchestra registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Symphony Orchestra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow Symphony Orchestra 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Glasgow Symphony Orchestra? - 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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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 Glasgow Symphony Orchestra's charity number? Glasgow Symphony Orchestra's charity number is SC052506. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052506? Search SC052506 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 Glasgow Symphony Orchestra do? Provides a non audition orchestral experience at low cost, and provides 3 public concerts per year also at low cost. We also collaborate with the RCS to offer solo opportunities to music students Does Glasgow Symphony Orchestra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Symphony 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 Glasgow Symphony Orchestra? Glasgow Symphony Orchestra's website listed in our register data is https://www.glasgowsymphonyorchestra.co.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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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=SC052506).