Is Sat a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sat as a registered charity (number SC052099) 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 Sat's charity number?

Sat's charity number is SC052099. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052099?

Search SC052099 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 Sat have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sat. 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 Sat?

Sat's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishartstrust.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 Sat registered as a charity?

Sat was entered on the register on 31 October 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC052099SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Sat

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

Sat 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 Sat?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £156,020
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £144,729
Registered charity number: SC052099
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.scottishartstrust.org

Quick answer

Sat (number SC052099) 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 Sat do?

The charity was established primarily to support and promote the arts in Scotland, We encourage artists to challenge stereotypes. We push literary boundaries by offering cash prizes for short stories, flash fiction, novels and essays. We create opportunities for young musicians to create new audiences. We aim to provoke, surprise and engage audiences. Our activities include running competitions for short stories,flash fiction,essays and novels, Scottish portraits and Scottish landscapes. Our initiatives include awards, exhibitions in public galleries, performances and publications in the visu…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sat

Answers Sat gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 31 October 2022
Also known as: Scottish Arts Trust SCIO
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Sat registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sat yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sat. 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

What should you check before donating to Sat?

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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 Sat a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sat as a registered charity (number SC052099) 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 Sat's charity number?: Sat's charity number is SC052099. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052099?: Search SC052099 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 Sat do?: The charity was established primarily to support and promote the arts in Scotland, We encourage artists to challenge stereotypes. We push literary boundaries by offering cash prizes for short stories, flash fiction, novels and essays. We create opportunities for young musicians to create new audiences. We aim to provoke, surprise and engage audiences. Our activities include running competitions for short stories,flash fiction,essays and novels, Scottish portraits and Scottish landscapes. Our initiatives include awards, exhibitions in public galleries, performances and publications in the visu…
Does Sat have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sat. 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 Sat?: Sat's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishartstrust.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 Sat registered as a charity?: Sat was entered on the register on 31 October 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.