Edinburgh Royal Choral Union
Edinburgh Royal Choral Union is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about Edinburgh Royal Choral Union?
- Registered charity number
- SC012050
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
- £111,990
- Website
- www.ercu.org.uk
What does Edinburgh Royal Choral Union do?
To promote the enjoyment of choral music for both singers and audience members alike, ERCU puts on a number of concerts every year, including an annual New Year performance of Messiah in the Usher Hall. ERCU aims to deliver a diverse musical programme, occasionally commissioning new pieces. We also have choral music scores available for hire to other choirs.
What causes is Edinburgh Royal Choral Union registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Royal Choral Union yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Royal Choral Union 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 Edinburgh Royal Choral Union a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Edinburgh Royal Choral Union is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012050) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is Edinburgh Royal Choral Union's charity number?
- Edinburgh Royal Choral Union's charity number is SC012050. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC012050?
- Search SC012050 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 Edinburgh Royal Choral Union do?
- To promote the enjoyment of choral music for both singers and audience members alike, ERCU puts on a number of concerts every year, including an annual New Year performance of Messiah in the Usher Hall. ERCU aims to deliver a diverse musical programme, occasionally commissioning new pieces. We also have choral music scores available for hire to other choirs.
- Does Edinburgh Royal Choral Union have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Royal Choral Union. 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 Edinburgh Royal Choral Union?
- Edinburgh Royal Choral Union's website is http://www.ercu.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 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.