Is Thistledown Arts a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Thistledown Arts as a registered charity (number SC052683) 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 Thistledown Arts's charity number?

Thistledown Arts's charity number is SC052683. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052683?

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Does Thistledown Arts have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thistledown Arts. 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 Thistledown Arts?

Thistledown Arts's website listed in our register data is https://thistledownarts.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 Thistledown Arts registered as a charity?

Thistledown Arts was entered on the register on 13 July 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052683Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Thistledown Arts

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

Thistledown Arts 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 Thistledown Arts?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £2
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £20,034
Registered charity number: SC052683
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: thistledownarts.org.uk

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Thistledown Arts (number SC052683) 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 Thistledown Arts do?

Provide financial and artistic support for theatrical projects by underwriting the expenses of developing a new work and being a dramaturgical sounding board.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Thistledown Arts

Answers Thistledown Arts gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 13 July 2023
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Thistledown Arts registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Thistledown Arts yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Thistledown Arts. 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 Thistledown Arts?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thistledown Arts a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Thistledown Arts as a registered charity (number SC052683) 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 Thistledown Arts's charity number?: Thistledown Arts's charity number is SC052683. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052683?: Search SC052683 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 Thistledown Arts do?: Provide financial and artistic support for theatrical projects by underwriting the expenses of developing a new work and being a dramaturgical sounding board.
Does Thistledown Arts have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thistledown Arts. 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 Thistledown Arts?: Thistledown Arts's website listed in our register data is https://thistledownarts.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 Thistledown Arts registered as a charity?: Thistledown Arts was entered on the register on 13 July 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.