Is WHALE, The Arts Agency a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists WHALE, The Arts Agency as a registered charity (number SC020305) 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 WHALE, The Arts Agency's charity number?

WHALE, The Arts Agency's charity number is SC020305. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020305?

Search SC020305 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.

Does WHALE, The Arts Agency have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for WHALE, The Arts Agency. 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 WHALE, The Arts Agency?

WHALE, The Arts Agency's website listed in our register data is http://www.whalearts.co.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 WHALE, The Arts Agency registered as a charity?

WHALE, The Arts Agency was entered on the register on 30 October 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC020305Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

WHALE, The Arts Agency

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

WHALE, The Arts Agency is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at WHALE, The Arts Agency? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about WHALE, The Arts Agency?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £572,931
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £707,764
Registered charity number: SC020305
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.whalearts.co.uk

Quick answer

WHALE, The Arts Agency (number SC020305) 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 WHALE, The Arts Agency do?

WHALE acts as a conduit between our community and creative opportunities through the direct delivery of projects, programmes and events and by connecting our community with city and national cultural partners.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for WHALE, The Arts Agency

Answers WHALE, The Arts Agency gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does WHALE, The Arts Agency's money come from?

WHALE, The Arts Agency reported £562k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £559k (99%), investments £2,921 (1%), trading and fundraising events £121 (0%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£559k · 99%
Investments£2,921 · 1%
Trading and fundraising events£121 · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 October 1997
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is WHALE, The Arts Agency registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for WHALE, The Arts Agency yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score WHALE, The Arts Agency. 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 WHALE, The Arts Agency?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is WHALE, The Arts Agency a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists WHALE, The Arts Agency as a registered charity (number SC020305) 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 WHALE, The Arts Agency's charity number?: WHALE, The Arts Agency's charity number is SC020305. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020305?: Search SC020305 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 WHALE, The Arts Agency do?: WHALE acts as a conduit between our community and creative opportunities through the direct delivery of projects, programmes and events and by connecting our community with city and national cultural partners.
Does WHALE, The Arts Agency have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for WHALE, The Arts Agency. 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 WHALE, The Arts Agency?: WHALE, The Arts Agency's website listed in our register data is http://www.whalearts.co.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.
Where does WHALE, The Arts Agency's money come from?: WHALE, The Arts Agency reported £562k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £559k (99%), investments £2,921 (1%), trading and fundraising events £121 (0%).
When was WHALE, The Arts Agency registered as a charity?: WHALE, The Arts Agency was entered on the register on 30 October 1997.

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.