Is Porty.Live a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Porty.Live as a registered charity (number SC053184) 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 Porty.Live's charity number?

Porty.Live's charity number is SC053184. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053184?

Search SC053184 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 Porty.Live have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Porty.Live. 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 Porty.Live?

Porty.Live does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Porty.Live registered as a charity?

Porty.Live was entered on the register on 12 March 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053184SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Porty.Live

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

Porty.Live 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.

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What are the key facts about Porty.Live?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £1,410
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £410
Registered charity number: SC053184
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Porty.Live (number SC053184) 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 Porty.Live do?

(a) The advancement of citizenship or community development, through development and operation of a radio station and website that brings the community together, offering them a voice. (b) The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, with particular focus on local arts, the effects on the local area of climate change, and the voice of minority groups including LGBT+, disability and youth groups.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Porty.Live

Answers Porty.Live gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 12 March 2024
Also known as: Portobello Community Media SCIO
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Porty.Live registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Porty.Live yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Porty.Live. 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 Porty.Live a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Porty.Live as a registered charity (number SC053184) 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 Porty.Live's charity number?: Porty.Live's charity number is SC053184. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053184?: Search SC053184 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 Porty.Live do?: (a) The advancement of citizenship or community development, through development and operation of a radio station and website that brings the community together, offering them a voice. (b) The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, with particular focus on local arts, the effects on the local area of climate change, and the voice of minority groups including LGBT+, disability and youth groups.
Does Porty.Live have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Porty.Live. 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 Porty.Live?: Porty.Live does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Porty.Live registered as a charity?: Porty.Live was entered on the register on 12 March 2024.

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.