Is Ssa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ssa as a registered charity (number SC054854) 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 Ssa's charity number?

Ssa's charity number is SC054854. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054854?

Search SC054854 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.

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

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When was Ssa registered as a charity?

Ssa was entered on the register on 29 December 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054854SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Ssa

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

Ssa 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 Ssa?

Registered charity number: SC054854
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.s-s-a.org

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Ssa (number SC054854) 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 Ssa do?

5.2 The purpose of the Society is, for the benefit of people in Scotland and elsewhere, to advance the arts and culture by:- 5.2.1 promoting the contemporary arts in Scotland by increasing audience and widening access. 5.2.2 promoting Scottish art and culture internationally. 5.2.3 providing exhibition opportunities for Members. and 5.2.4 promoting educational projects to encourage a wider understanding and appreciation of contemporary art, and to do all of the foregoing under a policy of equal opportunities, access and inclusion.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ssa

Answers Ssa 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: 29 December 2025
Also known as: Scottish Society of Artists
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Ssa registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ssa yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ssa. 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 Ssa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ssa as a registered charity (number SC054854) 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 Ssa's charity number?: Ssa's charity number is SC054854. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054854?: Search SC054854 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 Ssa do?: 5.2 The purpose of the Society is, for the benefit of people in Scotland and elsewhere, to advance the arts and culture by:- 5.2.1 promoting the contemporary arts in Scotland by increasing audience and widening access. 5.2.2 promoting Scottish art and culture internationally. 5.2.3 providing exhibition opportunities for Members. and 5.2.4 promoting educational projects to encourage a wider understanding and appreciation of contemporary art, and to do all of the foregoing under a policy of equal opportunities, access and inclusion.
Does Ssa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ssa. 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 Ssa?: Ssa's website listed in our register data is http://www.s-s-a.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 Ssa registered as a charity?: Ssa was entered on the register on 29 December 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.