Is Samling Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Samling Institute as a registered charity (number SC051568) 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 Samling Institute's charity number?

Samling Institute's charity number is SC051568. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051568?

Search SC051568 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 Samling Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samling Institute. 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 Samling Institute?

Samling Institute's website listed in our register data is https://www.samling.org.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.

When was Samling Institute registered as a charity?

Samling Institute was entered on the register on 7 February 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051568Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Samling Institute

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

Samling Institute is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Samling Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £273,128
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £371,934
Registered charity number: SC051568
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.samling.org.uk

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Samling Institute (number SC051568) 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 Samling Institute do?

(1) to educate, develop, improve, encourage and promote generally the appreciation of the art of science and music (both vocal and instrumental), the spoken and written word and the visual arts in all their aspects by the presentation of public concerts, master classes, recitals, exhibitions and by such other ways as the charity by its directors shall determine from time to time. (2) to provide coaching and general financial assistance for talented young individuals selected by the directors to further their knowledge, skills and expertise in all matters connected with music (both vocal and i…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Samling Institute

Answers Samling Institute gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 February 2022
Also known as: Samling Institute for Young Artists
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Samling Institute registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Samling Institute yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Samling Institute. 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 Samling Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Samling Institute as a registered charity (number SC051568) 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 Samling Institute's charity number?: Samling Institute's charity number is SC051568. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051568?: Search SC051568 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 Samling Institute do?: (1) to educate, develop, improve, encourage and promote generally the appreciation of the art of science and music (both vocal and instrumental), the spoken and written word and the visual arts in all their aspects by the presentation of public concerts, master classes, recitals, exhibitions and by such other ways as the charity by its directors shall determine from time to time. (2) to provide coaching and general financial assistance for talented young individuals selected by the directors to further their knowledge, skills and expertise in all matters connected with music (both vocal and i…
Does Samling Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samling Institute. 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 Samling Institute?: Samling Institute's website listed in our register data is https://www.samling.org.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.
When was Samling Institute registered as a charity?: Samling Institute was entered on the register on 7 February 2022.

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.