Is Scoms a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scoms as a registered charity (number SC054549) 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 Scoms's charity number?

Scoms's charity number is SC054549. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054549?

Search SC054549 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 Scoms have reviews and complaints?

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

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

Scoms was entered on the register on 4 September 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054549Unincorporated association

Scoms

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

Scoms 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 Scoms?

Registered charity number: SC054549
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.scoms.org.uk

Quick answer

Scoms (number SC054549) 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 Scoms do?

The purpose of SCOMS is to enrich the cultural life of Scotland by supporting the provision of live classical music across the nation. This will be achieved, inter alia, by encouraging collaboration and support among music societies and by advocating for the importance of live classical music in the community and in educational settings.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scoms

Answers Scoms gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 4 September 2025
Also known as: Scottish Consortium of Music Societies
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Scoms registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scoms yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scoms a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scoms as a registered charity (number SC054549) 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 Scoms's charity number?: Scoms's charity number is SC054549. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054549?: Search SC054549 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 Scoms do?: The purpose of SCOMS is to enrich the cultural life of Scotland by supporting the provision of live classical music across the nation. This will be achieved, inter alia, by encouraging collaboration and support among music societies and by advocating for the importance of live classical music in the community and in educational settings.
Does Scoms have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scoms. 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 Scoms?: Scoms's website listed in our register data is http://www.scoms.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 Scoms registered as a charity?: Scoms was entered on the register on 4 September 2025.

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.