Is Portobello Town Hall a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Portobello Town Hall as a registered charity (number SC051106) 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 Portobello Town Hall's charity number?

Portobello Town Hall's charity number is SC051106. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051106?

Search SC051106 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 Portobello Town Hall have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Portobello Town Hall?

Portobello Town Hall's website listed in our register data is https://www.portobellotownhall.org. 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 Portobello Town Hall registered as a charity?

Portobello Town Hall was entered on the register on 8 July 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051106SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Portobello Town Hall

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

Portobello Town Hall is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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.

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What are the key facts about Portobello Town Hall?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £229,289
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £267,467
Registered charity number: SC051106
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.portobellotownhall.org

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Portobello Town Hall (number SC051106) 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 Portobello Town Hall do?

We will host an inspiring and inclusive programme that reflects both local and wider cultural and social interests, supports sustainability and contributes to the economic and social development of the area. We will be Edinburgh’s seaside destination for live events and more — a core part of the local area where everyone feels welcome and where everyone wants to hold their events.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Portobello Town Hall

Answers Portobello Town Hall gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 8 July 2021
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Portobello Town Hall registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Portobello Town Hall yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Portobello Town Hall. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Portobello Town Hall a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Portobello Town Hall as a registered charity (number SC051106) 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 Portobello Town Hall's charity number?: Portobello Town Hall's charity number is SC051106. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051106?: Search SC051106 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 Portobello Town Hall do?: We will host an inspiring and inclusive programme that reflects both local and wider cultural and social interests, supports sustainability and contributes to the economic and social development of the area. We will be Edinburgh’s seaside destination for live events and more — a core part of the local area where everyone feels welcome and where everyone wants to hold their events.
Does Portobello Town Hall have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portobello Town Hall. 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 Portobello Town Hall?: Portobello Town Hall's website listed in our register data is https://www.portobellotownhall.org. 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 Portobello Town Hall registered as a charity?: Portobello Town Hall was entered on the register on 8 July 2021.

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.