Is Lochaber Music School SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lochaber Music School SCIO as a registered charity (number SC050362) 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 Lochaber Music School SCIO's charity number?

Lochaber Music School SCIO's charity number is SC050362. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050362?

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Does Lochaber Music School SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochaber Music School 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 Lochaber Music School SCIO?

Lochaber Music School SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.lochabermusic.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 Lochaber Music School SCIO registered as a charity?

Lochaber Music School SCIO was entered on the register on 31 July 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050362SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Lochaber Music School SCIO

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

Lochaber Music School SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Lochaber Music School SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £75,978
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £61,973
Registered charity number: SC050362
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.lochabermusic.co.uk

Quick answer

Lochaber Music School SCIO (number SC050362) 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 Lochaber Music School SCIO do?

The organisation's charitable purposes are to advance musical education in Lochaber, primarily for school and pre-school age children

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lochaber Music School SCIO

Answers Lochaber Music School SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 31 July 2020
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Lochaber Music School SCIO registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochaber Music School SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lochaber Music School 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 Lochaber Music School SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lochaber Music School SCIO as a registered charity (number SC050362) 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 Lochaber Music School SCIO's charity number?: Lochaber Music School SCIO's charity number is SC050362. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050362?: Search SC050362 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 Lochaber Music School SCIO do?: The organisation's charitable purposes are to advance musical education in Lochaber, primarily for school and pre-school age children
Does Lochaber Music School SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochaber Music School 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 Lochaber Music School SCIO?: Lochaber Music School SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.lochabermusic.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 Lochaber Music School SCIO registered as a charity?: Lochaber Music School SCIO was entered on the register on 31 July 2020.

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.