Is Ignite Arts (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ignite Arts (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC047878) 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 Ignite Arts (SCIO)'s charity number?

Ignite Arts (SCIO)'s charity number is SC047878. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047878?

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How can I donate to Ignite Arts (SCIO)?

Ignite Arts (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is https://www.ignitearts.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.

When was Ignite Arts (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Ignite Arts (SCIO) was entered on the register on 31 October 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047878SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Ignite Arts (SCIO)

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

Ignite Arts (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Ignite Arts (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-05: £42,543
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-05: £5,209
Registered charity number: SC047878
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.ignitearts.co.uk

Quick answer

Ignite Arts (SCIO) (number SC047878) 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 Ignite Arts (SCIO) do?

We deliver music education, workshops and events, with a particular focus on those marginalised from the arts

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ignite Arts (SCIO)

Answers Ignite Arts (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 31 October 2017
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Ignite Arts (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe 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 Ignite Arts (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ignite Arts (SCIO). 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 Ignite Arts (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ignite Arts (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC047878) 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 Ignite Arts (SCIO)'s charity number?: Ignite Arts (SCIO)'s charity number is SC047878. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047878?: Search SC047878 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 Ignite Arts (SCIO) do?: We deliver music education, workshops and events, with a particular focus on those marginalised from the arts
Does Ignite Arts (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ignite Arts (SCIO). 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 Ignite Arts (SCIO)?: Ignite Arts (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is https://www.ignitearts.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.
When was Ignite Arts (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Ignite Arts (SCIO) was entered on the register on 31 October 2017.

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.