Is Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC051878) 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 Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO)'s charity number?

Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO)'s charity number is SC051878. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051878?

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How can I donate to Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO)?

Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.maxwellstringquartet.com. 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 Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) was entered on the register on 27 July 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051878SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO)

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

Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) 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 Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £40,405
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £29,335
Registered charity number: SC051878
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.maxwellstringquartet.com

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Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) (number SC051878) 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 Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) do?

Maxwell Quartet Music is dedicated to widening access to high-quality classical music, ensuring that people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the joy, connection, and creativity that live performance brings. At its heart, the charity exists to break down barriers—geographical, financial, and cultural—by taking world-class string quartet music beyond traditional concert halls and into locations where opportunities for live arts engagement are limited. We do this through a blend of outreach programmes, educational workshops, and community-led performances designed to inspire curiosity…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO)

Answers Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 27 July 2022
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC051878) 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 Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO)'s charity number?: Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO)'s charity number is SC051878. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051878?: Search SC051878 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 Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) do?: Maxwell Quartet Music is dedicated to widening access to high-quality classical music, ensuring that people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the joy, connection, and creativity that live performance brings. At its heart, the charity exists to break down barriers—geographical, financial, and cultural—by taking world-class string quartet music beyond traditional concert halls and into locations where opportunities for live arts engagement are limited. We do this through a blend of outreach programmes, educational workshops, and community-led performances designed to inspire curiosity…
Does Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maxwell Quartet Music (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 Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO)?: Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.maxwellstringquartet.com. 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 Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Maxwell Quartet Music (SCIO) was entered on the register on 27 July 2022.

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.