Is Trad Music Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Trad Music Trust as a registered charity (number SC048610) 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 Trad Music Trust's charity number?

Trad Music Trust's charity number is SC048610. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048610?

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Does Trad Music Trust have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Trad Music Trust?

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When was Trad Music Trust registered as a charity?

Trad Music Trust was entered on the register on 8 August 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048610SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Trad Music Trust

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

Trad Music Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about Trad Music Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-01: £150,665
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-01: £126,953
Registered charity number: SC048610
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.tradmusic.com

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Trad Music Trust (number SC048610) 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 Trad Music Trust do?

Trad Music Trust encourages, supports, develops and promotes traditional music, dance and language learning, composition and performance in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It achieves this by facilitating concerts, workshops, masterclasses, 1-to-1 tuition, competitions, participatory performance sessions with opportunities provided free of charge, or at a concessionary rate to anyone under the age of 25. The charity also manages and runs a live music venue, which acts as the income generator for the organisation.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Trad Music Trust

Answers Trad Music Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 1 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: 8 August 2018
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Trad Music Trust registered for?

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 is there no Clarity Score for Trad Music Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Trad Music Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Trad Music Trust as a registered charity (number SC048610) 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 Trad Music Trust's charity number?: Trad Music Trust's charity number is SC048610. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048610?: Search SC048610 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 Trad Music Trust do?: Trad Music Trust encourages, supports, develops and promotes traditional music, dance and language learning, composition and performance in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It achieves this by facilitating concerts, workshops, masterclasses, 1-to-1 tuition, competitions, participatory performance sessions with opportunities provided free of charge, or at a concessionary rate to anyone under the age of 25. The charity also manages and runs a live music venue, which acts as the income generator for the organisation.
Does Trad Music Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Trad Music Trust. 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 Trad Music Trust?: Trad Music Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.tradmusic.com. 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 Trad Music Trust registered as a charity?: Trad Music Trust was entered on the register on 8 August 2018.

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.