Is Sound Waves SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sound Waves SCIO as a registered charity (number SC044935) 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 Sound Waves SCIO's charity number?

Sound Waves SCIO's charity number is SC044935. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044935?

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Does Sound Waves SCIO have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Sound Waves SCIO?

Sound Waves SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.soundwavesscio.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 Sound Waves SCIO registered as a charity?

Sound Waves SCIO was entered on the register on 18 June 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044935SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Sound Waves SCIO

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

Sound Waves SCIO 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 Sound Waves SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £107,255
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £105,771
Registered charity number: SC044935
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.soundwavesscio.org.uk

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Sound Waves SCIO (number SC044935) 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 Sound Waves SCIO do?

To fulfil our charitable purposes, Sound Waves engages in two main activities: Mendelssohn on Mull and Mull Music Makers, both based on the Isle of Mull. We advance education in music for all age groups from pre-school children to post-graduates. encourage performance of live music (predominantly on the Isle of Mull), and provide emerging professional musicians with opportunities to develop their musical talent.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sound Waves SCIO

Answers Sound Waves SCIO 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: 18 June 2014
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Sound Waves SCIO registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sound Waves SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sound Waves SCIO. 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 Sound Waves SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sound Waves SCIO as a registered charity (number SC044935) 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 Sound Waves SCIO's charity number?: Sound Waves SCIO's charity number is SC044935. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044935?: Search SC044935 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 Sound Waves SCIO do?: To fulfil our charitable purposes, Sound Waves engages in two main activities: Mendelssohn on Mull and Mull Music Makers, both based on the Isle of Mull. We advance education in music for all age groups from pre-school children to post-graduates. encourage performance of live music (predominantly on the Isle of Mull), and provide emerging professional musicians with opportunities to develop their musical talent.
Does Sound Waves SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sound Waves SCIO. 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 Sound Waves SCIO?: Sound Waves SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.soundwavesscio.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 Sound Waves SCIO registered as a charity?: Sound Waves SCIO was entered on the register on 18 June 2014.

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.