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Registered charity · No. SC027700Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

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# North Edinburgh Arts

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

North Edinburgh Arts is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](http://www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC027700)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about North Edinburgh Arts?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31

£722,147

Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31

£754,543

Registered charity number

SC027700

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.northedinburgharts.co.uk](http://www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/)

Quick answer

North Edinburgh Arts (number SC027700) 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 North Edinburgh Arts do?

North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) is the place for local residents to relax, explore, learn and get creative together. From art to dance, music to textiles, woodwork to yoga, we offer over 30 hours of workshops every week, with something for all ages and interests to enjoy. NEA houses a 96 seat theatre, 72 seat café, 6 artist studios, 5 multi-use studios, a music studio, 2 wood workshops, 4 offices, a hot desk mezzanine, third floor greenhouse, and half acre community garden. NEA makes up a third of the MacMillan Hub, and shares an entrance with the Muirhouse Library, the Skills Hub, and the Pennywe…

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for North Edinburgh Arts

Answers North Edinburgh Arts 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”.

### Where does North Edinburgh Arts's money come from?

North Edinburgh Arts reported £17k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £13k (77%), trading and fundraising events £3,965 (23%), other income £48 (0%).

- Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£13k · 77%
- Trading and fundraising events£3,965 · 23%
- Other income£48 · 0%

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

27 March 1998

Where it says it operates

City of Edinburgh

## What causes is North Edinburgh Arts registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

## Why is there no Clarity Score for North Edinburgh Arts yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score North Edinburgh Arts.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to North Edinburgh Arts?

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- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- 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 North Edinburgh Arts a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists North Edinburgh Arts as a registered charity (number SC027700) 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 North Edinburgh Arts's charity number?

North Edinburgh Arts's charity number is SC027700. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027700?

Search SC027700 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 North Edinburgh Arts do?

North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) is the place for local residents to relax, explore, learn and get creative together. From art to dance, music to textiles, woodwork to yoga, we offer over 30 hours of workshops every week, with something for all ages and interests to enjoy. NEA houses a 96 seat theatre, 72 seat café, 6 artist studios, 5 multi-use studios, a music studio, 2 wood workshops, 4 offices, a hot desk mezzanine, third floor greenhouse, and half acre community garden. NEA makes up a third of the MacMillan Hub, and shares an entrance with the Muirhouse Library, the Skills Hub, and the Pennywe…

Does North Edinburgh Arts have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Edinburgh Arts. 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 North Edinburgh Arts?

North Edinburgh Arts's website listed in our register data is http://www.northedinburgharts.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.

Where does North Edinburgh Arts's money come from?

North Edinburgh Arts reported £17k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £13k (77%), trading and fundraising events £3,965 (23%), other income £48 (0%).

When was North Edinburgh Arts registered as a charity?

North Edinburgh Arts was entered on the register on 27 March 1998.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC027700).