Is New Town Concerts Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists New Town Concerts Society as a registered charity (number SC015893) 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 New Town Concerts Society's charity number?

New Town Concerts Society's charity number is SC015893. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC015893?

Search SC015893 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 New Town Concerts Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Town Concerts 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 New Town Concerts Society?

New Town Concerts Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.newtownconcerts.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 New Town Concerts Society registered as a charity?

New Town Concerts Society was entered on the register on 24 September 1971.

Registered charity · No. SC015893Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

New Town Concerts Society

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

New Town Concerts 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 New Town Concerts Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £32,776
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £38,916
Registered charity number: SC015893
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.newtownconcerts.com

Quick answer

New Town Concerts Society (number SC015893) 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 New Town Concerts Society do?

The objective of the charity is to provide high quality chamber music concerts in Edinburgh, over the months outside the summer music festivals. It promotes an annual season of concerts featuring artists of international standing.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for New Town Concerts Society

Answers New Town Concerts Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 24 September 1971
Also known as: New Town Concerts Society Ltd
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is New Town Concerts Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for New Town Concerts Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score New Town Concerts 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

What should you check before donating to New Town Concerts Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is New Town Concerts Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists New Town Concerts Society as a registered charity (number SC015893) 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 New Town Concerts Society's charity number?: New Town Concerts Society's charity number is SC015893. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC015893?: Search SC015893 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 New Town Concerts Society do?: The objective of the charity is to provide high quality chamber music concerts in Edinburgh, over the months outside the summer music festivals. It promotes an annual season of concerts featuring artists of international standing.
Does New Town Concerts Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Town Concerts 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 New Town Concerts Society?: New Town Concerts Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.newtownconcerts.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 New Town Concerts Society registered as a charity?: New Town Concerts Society was entered on the register on 24 September 1971.

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.