Is Scops Arts Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scops Arts Trust as a registered charity (number SC050216) 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 Scops Arts Trust's charity number?

Scops Arts Trust's charity number is SC050216. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050216?

Search SC050216 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 Scops Arts Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scops Arts Trust. 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 Scops Arts Trust?

Scops Arts Trust's website listed in our register data is https://www.scopsartstrust.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 Scops Arts Trust registered as a charity?

Scops Arts Trust was entered on the register on 11 June 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050216Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Scops Arts Trust

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

Scops Arts Trust 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 Scops Arts Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £497,334
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £568,672
Registered charity number: SC050216
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.scopsartstrust.org.uk

Quick answer

Scops Arts Trust (number SC050216) 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 Scops Arts Trust do?

The Objects of the Charity are to: (a) to enhance public access to, education about, and appreciation of the arts, in particular the performing arts. and (b) such other Charitable Purposes as the Trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scops Arts Trust

Answers Scops Arts Trust 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: 11 June 2020
Also known as: The Scops Arts Trust
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Scops Arts Trust registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scops Arts Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scops Arts Trust. 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 Scops Arts Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scops Arts Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scops Arts Trust as a registered charity (number SC050216) 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 Scops Arts Trust's charity number?: Scops Arts Trust's charity number is SC050216. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050216?: Search SC050216 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 Scops Arts Trust do?: The Objects of the Charity are to: (a) to enhance public access to, education about, and appreciation of the arts, in particular the performing arts. and (b) such other Charitable Purposes as the Trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit.
Does Scops Arts Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scops Arts Trust. 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 Scops Arts Trust?: Scops Arts Trust's website listed in our register data is https://www.scopsartstrust.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 Scops Arts Trust registered as a charity?: Scops Arts Trust was entered on the register on 11 June 2020.

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.