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Registered charity · No. SC052867Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Aberdeen

The Belmont Cinema

The Belmont Cinema is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Aberdeen.

Quick answer

The Belmont Cinema is a registered charity (number SC052867) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £487,601 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC052867
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Aberdeen
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£487,601

What the charity does

The charity is set up to raise funds to refurbish and then reopen and operate The Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen. The Belmont first became a cinema in 1910 and was the city's last independent cinema when it closed in October 2022. It will reopen to offer cinema screenings and other artisitic events and will be a meeting place for wide range of community groups and individuals.

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Belmont Cinema is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Belmont Cinema a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Belmont Cinema is a registered charity (number SC052867) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Belmont Cinema do?
The charity is set up to raise funds to refurbish and then reopen and operate The Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen. The Belmont first became a cinema in 1910 and was the city's last independent cinema when it closed in October 2022. It will reopen to offer cinema screenings and other artisitic events and will be a meeting place for wide range of community groups and individuals.
How can I donate to The Belmont Cinema?
The Belmont Cinema's website is http://www.belmontcinema.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.