Is St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) as a registered charity (number SC043141) 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 St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS)'s charity number?

St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS)'s charity number is SC043141. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043141?

Search SC043141 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 St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS). 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 St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS)?

St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) registered as a charity?

St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) was entered on the register on 4 May 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043141SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS)

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

St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) 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 St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £21,876
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £25,808
Registered charity number: SC043141
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife

Quick answer

St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) (number SC043141) 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 St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) do?

Established in 1939 to foster the development, interest and education in musical theatre in St Andrews and the surrounding area.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS)

Answers St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 4 May 2012
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS). 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 St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) as a registered charity (number SC043141) 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 St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS)'s charity number?: St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS)'s charity number is SC043141. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043141?: Search SC043141 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 St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) do?: Established in 1939 to foster the development, interest and education in musical theatre in St Andrews and the surrounding area.
Does St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS). 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 St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS)?: St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) registered as a charity?: St Andrews Musical Society (SAMS) was entered on the register on 4 May 2012.

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.