The Arches Arts & Creative Hub
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Arches Arts & Creative Hub is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about The Arches Arts & Creative Hub?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30
- £732
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30
- £213
- Registered charity number
- SC052947
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Scottish Borders
Quick answer
What does The Arches Arts & Creative Hub do?
The charity aims to provide an inclusive arts and creative hub for the community of Hawick and the Scottish Borders. The board has been seeking a suitable building in Hawick to serve this purpose. A property owned but no longer used by the local authority was identified as suitable premises. The property was inspected, refurbishment plans drawn up and costed, a business plan developed and a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) request was submitted in September 2025 The outcome of the CAT request was undecided as at 30th November 2025. The board is also considering alternative premises and engaging…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Arches Arts & Creative Hub
Answers The Arches Arts & Creative Hub gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 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
- Where it says it operates
- Scottish Borders
What causes is The Arches Arts & Creative Hub registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Arches Arts & Creative Hub a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Arches Arts & Creative Hub as a registered charity (number SC052947) 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 The Arches Arts & Creative Hub's charity number?
- The Arches Arts & Creative Hub's charity number is SC052947. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC052947?
- Search SC052947 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 The Arches Arts & Creative Hub do?
- The charity aims to provide an inclusive arts and creative hub for the community of Hawick and the Scottish Borders. The board has been seeking a suitable building in Hawick to serve this purpose. A property owned but no longer used by the local authority was identified as suitable premises. The property was inspected, refurbishment plans drawn up and costed, a business plan developed and a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) request was submitted in September 2025 The outcome of the CAT request was undecided as at 30th November 2025. The board is also considering alternative premises and engaging…
- Does The Arches Arts & Creative Hub have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Arches Arts & Creative Hub. 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 The Arches Arts & Creative Hub?
- The Arches Arts & Creative Hub does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- When was The Arches Arts & Creative Hub registered as a charity?
- The Arches Arts & Creative Hub was entered on the register on 15 November 2023.
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.