Is Necm a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Necm as a registered charity (number SC029025) 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 Necm's charity number?

Necm's charity number is SC029025. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029025?

Search SC029025 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 Necm have reviews and complaints?

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

Necm's website listed in our register data is https://www.northeastcommunitymusic.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 Necm registered as a charity?

Necm was entered on the register on 27 February 1999.

Registered charity · No. SC029025Unincorporated association

Necm

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

Necm 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 Necm?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £13,620
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,549
Registered charity number: SC029025
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.northeastcommunitymusic.com

Quick answer

Necm (number SC029025) 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 Necm do?

North East Community Music provides a safe, fun musical learning experience for all ages. Weekly rehearsals over two orchestras give ample opportunity for the community to engage in music making. Delivery of concerts and talks to local groups about our organisation and playing within the community for activities that benefit the wider area.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Necm

Answers Necm 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 February 1999
Also known as: North East Community music
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Necm registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Necm yet?

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Necm a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Necm as a registered charity (number SC029025) 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 Necm's charity number?: Necm's charity number is SC029025. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029025?: Search SC029025 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 Necm do?: North East Community Music provides a safe, fun musical learning experience for all ages. Weekly rehearsals over two orchestras give ample opportunity for the community to engage in music making. Delivery of concerts and talks to local groups about our organisation and playing within the community for activities that benefit the wider area.
Does Necm have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Necm. 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 Necm?: Necm's website listed in our register data is https://www.northeastcommunitymusic.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 Necm registered as a charity?: Necm was entered on the register on 27 February 1999.

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.