Registered charity · No. SC015039Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd (number SC015039) 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 Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd do?
The internationally celebrated Scottish Chamber Orchestra is one of Scotland's National Performing Companies and plays a major role in the cultural life of this country. The Orchestra is made up of an exceptional group of highly talented and creative musicians, each one committed to transforming and enhancing lives and communities throughout Scotland and beyond through the power of inspirational music-making. We engage with audiences across Scotland and internationally through our regular and extensive performance and touring schedule and this is enhanced by a diverse Creative Learning progra…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd
Answers Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd's money come from?
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd reported £1.3m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.3m (96%), investments £49k (4%), trading and fundraising events £3,205 (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.3m · 96%
Investments£49k · 4%
Trading and fundraising events£3,205 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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Is Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd as a registered charity (number SC015039) 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 Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd's charity number?
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd's charity number is SC015039. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC015039?
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What does Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd do?
The internationally celebrated Scottish Chamber Orchestra is one of Scotland's National Performing Companies and plays a major role in the cultural life of this country. The Orchestra is made up of an exceptional group of highly talented and creative musicians, each one committed to transforming and enhancing lives and communities throughout Scotland and beyond through the power of inspirational music-making. We engage with audiences across Scotland and internationally through our regular and extensive performance and touring schedule and this is enhanced by a diverse Creative Learning progra…
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How can I donate to Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd?
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd's website listed in our register data is http://www.sco.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.
Where does Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd's money come from?
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd reported £1.3m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.3m (96%), investments £49k (4%), trading and fundraising events £3,205 (0%).
When was Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd registered as a charity?
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd was entered on the register on 4 June 1981.