Imaginate (number SC016437) 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 Imaginate do?
Imaginate is the national organisation in Scotland, which develops, celebrates, and presents theatre and dance for children and young people. We do this through: • Producing Edinburgh International Children’s Festival every year, presenting high quality Scottish and International shows to over 18,000 children. • Offering a year-round Creative Development Programme to support Scotland-based artists creating new work for children. • Embedding transformative theatre experiences into schools and community settings through our Creative Engagement Programme.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Imaginate
Answers Imaginate 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”.
Where does Imaginate's money come from?
Imaginate reported £562k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £535k (95%), trading and fundraising events £17k (3%), investments £10k (2%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£535k · 95%
Trading and fundraising events£17k · 3%
Investments£10k · 2%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Imaginate registered for?
the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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The register data used for this profile lists Imaginate as a registered charity (number SC016437) 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 Imaginate's charity number?
Imaginate's charity number is SC016437. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Imaginate do?
Imaginate is the national organisation in Scotland, which develops, celebrates, and presents theatre and dance for children and young people. We do this through: • Producing Edinburgh International Children’s Festival every year, presenting high quality Scottish and International shows to over 18,000 children. • Offering a year-round Creative Development Programme to support Scotland-based artists creating new work for children. • Embedding transformative theatre experiences into schools and community settings through our Creative Engagement Programme.
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How can I donate to Imaginate?
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Where does Imaginate's money come from?
Imaginate reported £562k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £535k (95%), trading and fundraising events £17k (3%), investments £10k (2%).
When was Imaginate registered as a charity?
Imaginate was entered on the register on 30 January 1989.