Is Lyra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lyra as a registered charity (number SC036506) 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 Lyra's charity number?

Lyra's charity number is SC036506. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC036506?

Search SC036506 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.

Does Lyra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lyra. 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 Lyra?

Lyra's website listed in our register data is http://www.lyra.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 Lyra registered as a charity?

Lyra was entered on the register on 18 February 2005.

Registered charity · No. SC036506Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Lyra

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

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

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What are the key facts about Lyra?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £426,078
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £418,740
Registered charity number: SC036506
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.lyra.co.uk

Quick answer

Lyra (number SC036506) 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 Lyra do?

Lyra has a transformative impact on the lives of children and teenagers through engagement with a broad, rich programme of world-class performing arts. Based in the extraordinary community of Greater Craigmillar (Edinburgh) since 2012, Lyra runs Artspace, Scotland's first and only performing arts venue exclusively for children and teenagers. Lyra challenges the inequity of quality performing arts provision for children and teenagers, regardless of their ability to pay. We overcome socio-economic disadvantage by empowering children and teenagers to access their cultural rights, engaging them i…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lyra

Answers Lyra 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: 18 February 2005
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Lyra registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lyra yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lyra. 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

What should you check before donating to Lyra?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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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Frequently asked questions

Is Lyra a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lyra as a registered charity (number SC036506) 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 Lyra's charity number?: Lyra's charity number is SC036506. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC036506?: Search SC036506 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 Lyra do?: Lyra has a transformative impact on the lives of children and teenagers through engagement with a broad, rich programme of world-class performing arts. Based in the extraordinary community of Greater Craigmillar (Edinburgh) since 2012, Lyra runs Artspace, Scotland's first and only performing arts venue exclusively for children and teenagers. Lyra challenges the inequity of quality performing arts provision for children and teenagers, regardless of their ability to pay. We overcome socio-economic disadvantage by empowering children and teenagers to access their cultural rights, engaging them i…
Does Lyra have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lyra. 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 Lyra?: Lyra's website listed in our register data is http://www.lyra.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 Lyra registered as a charity?: Lyra was entered on the register on 18 February 2005.

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.