Is Kelso Music Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kelso Music Society as a registered charity (number SC054429) 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 Kelso Music Society's charity number?

Kelso Music Society's charity number is SC054429. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054429?

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Does Kelso Music Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Kelso Music Society?

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When was Kelso Music Society registered as a charity?

Kelso Music Society was entered on the register on 25 July 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054429Unincorporated association

Kelso Music Society

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

Kelso Music Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Kelso Music Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £17,253
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £12,634
Registered charity number: SC054429
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.kelsomusicsociety.com/index.html

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Kelso Music Society (number SC054429) 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 Kelso Music Society do?

KMS aims to bring the finest chamber musicians from Scotland and beyond to Kelso in Scottish Borders. The opportunity to hear top class chamber music is limited in rural areas such as ours where population is scattered with no large centers, and where transport is problematic, and we aim to offer the very best. Our audience comes from the surrounding area, the Lothians, Edinburgh, Berwickshire and across the Border. We offer a yearly subscription to attend all concerts or tickets can be purchased at the door. The Society offers a seasonal programme of seven concerts, from October to March,…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kelso Music Society

Answers Kelso Music Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 25 July 2025
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Kelso Music Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kelso Music Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kelso Music Society. 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 Kelso Music Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kelso Music Society as a registered charity (number SC054429) 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 Kelso Music Society's charity number?: Kelso Music Society's charity number is SC054429. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054429?: Search SC054429 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 Kelso Music Society do?: KMS aims to bring the finest chamber musicians from Scotland and beyond to Kelso in Scottish Borders. The opportunity to hear top class chamber music is limited in rural areas such as ours where population is scattered with no large centers, and where transport is problematic, and we aim to offer the very best. Our audience comes from the surrounding area, the Lothians, Edinburgh, Berwickshire and across the Border. We offer a yearly subscription to attend all concerts or tickets can be purchased at the door. The Society offers a seasonal programme of seven concerts, from October to March,…
Does Kelso Music Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kelso Music Society. 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 Kelso Music Society?: Kelso Music Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.kelsomusicsociety.com/index.html. 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 Kelso Music Society registered as a charity?: Kelso Music Society was entered on the register on 25 July 2025.

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.