--- title: "SScOT — charity SC050934 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "SScOT (charity SC050934): income £72,138 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sscot retrieved: 2026-10-08T07:32:11.640Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC050934SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) S # SScOT Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data SScOT is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.sscot.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC050934) Work at SScOT? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sscot&type=claim&name=SScOT) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about SScOT? Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30 £72,138 Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30 £69,022 Registered charity number SC050934 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.sscot.org.uk](http://www.sscot.org.uk/) Quick answer SScOT (number SC050934) 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 SScOT do? The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust exists to help young people develop their musical skills and enjoyment of music by giving them opportunities to play in orchestras, wind bands and other musical ensembles. It promotes music education and participation by running residential courses, Play Away Days, concerts and other activities where young instrumentalists can learn, perform and work together. The charity aims to encourage the study and practice of instrumental music, build confidence and teamwork through group music-making, and make these opportunities available to young people from acro… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for SScOT Answers SScOT gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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 26 April 2021 Also known as Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust SCIO Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is SScOT registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for SScOT yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score SScOT. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to SScOT? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sscot&type=claim&name=SScOT) [Visit charity website](http://www.sscot.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is SScOT a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists SScOT as a registered charity (number SC050934) 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 SScOT's charity number? SScOT's charity number is SC050934. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050934? Search SC050934 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 SScOT do? The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust exists to help young people develop their musical skills and enjoyment of music by giving them opportunities to play in orchestras, wind bands and other musical ensembles. It promotes music education and participation by running residential courses, Play Away Days, concerts and other activities where young instrumentalists can learn, perform and work together. The charity aims to encourage the study and practice of instrumental music, build confidence and teamwork through group music-making, and make these opportunities available to young people from acro… Does SScOT have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SScOT. 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 SScOT? SScOT's website listed in our register data is http://www.sscot.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 SScOT registered as a charity? SScOT was entered on the register on 26 April 2021. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC050934).