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Registered charity · No. SC034953SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Glasgow City

The Sound Lab

The Sound Lab is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, 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, based in Glasgow City.

Quick answer

The Sound Lab is a registered charity (number SC034953) 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; 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. Its latest reported income was £207,073 (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
SC034953
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£207,073

What the charity does

The Sound Lab was set up to provide access to music and music tuition to children and young people with barriers to access. We do this by organising tutor classes, workshops and programmes with professional tutors, and employ a 'free to the point of use' approach which involves us paying the tutors (the official Music Union rates), paying for travel to/from the learning space, and providing any instruments/equipment required for the sessions to take place. We also aim to provide industry experience and pathways, which can include young people performing live on local radio, or in a recording…

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sound Lab 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 Sound Lab a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Sound Lab is a registered charity (number SC034953) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Sound Lab do?
The Sound Lab was set up to provide access to music and music tuition to children and young people with barriers to access. We do this by organising tutor classes, workshops and programmes with professional tutors, and employ a 'free to the point of use' approach which involves us paying the tutors (the official Music Union rates), paying for travel to/from the learning space, and providing any instruments/equipment required for the sessions to take place. We also aim to provide industry experience and pathways, which can include young people performing live on local radio, or in a recording…
How can I donate to The Sound Lab?
The Sound Lab's website is http://www.thesoundlab.org.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.