Is Ruff Theatre Company a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ruff Theatre Company as a registered charity (number SC055687) 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 Ruff Theatre Company's charity number?

Ruff Theatre Company's charity number is SC055687. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055687?

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Does Ruff Theatre Company have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Ruff Theatre Company?

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

When was Ruff Theatre Company registered as a charity?

Ruff Theatre Company was entered on the register on 10 September 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055687Unincorporated association

Ruff Theatre Company

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

Ruff Theatre Company 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 Ruff Theatre Company?

Registered charity number: SC055687
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Lanarkshire

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Ruff Theatre Company (number SC055687) 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 Ruff Theatre Company do?

The purpose of the charity is to advance the arts for public benefit by providing opportunities for children and young people to engage in theatre and performance activities. This includes: Promoting arts participation among children and young people aged 11–21. Staging theatrical productions that enrich cultural life within the local community. Developing creative skills through acting, backstage work, technical theatre, and front‑of‑house roles. Improving accessibility to the performing arts regardless of background, ability, or financial circumstances. The charity seeks to…

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

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 September 2026
Where it says it operates: South Lanarkshire

What causes is Ruff Theatre Company registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ruff Theatre Company yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ruff Theatre Company a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ruff Theatre Company as a registered charity (number SC055687) 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 Ruff Theatre Company's charity number?: Ruff Theatre Company's charity number is SC055687. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055687?: Search SC055687 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 Ruff Theatre Company do?: The purpose of the charity is to advance the arts for public benefit by providing opportunities for children and young people to engage in theatre and performance activities. This includes: Promoting arts participation among children and young people aged 11–21. Staging theatrical productions that enrich cultural life within the local community. Developing creative skills through acting, backstage work, technical theatre, and front‑of‑house roles. Improving accessibility to the performing arts regardless of background, ability, or financial circumstances. The charity seeks to…
Does Ruff Theatre Company have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ruff Theatre Company. 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 Ruff Theatre Company?: Ruff Theatre Company does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Ruff Theatre Company registered as a charity?: Ruff Theatre Company was entered on the register on 10 September 2026.

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.