--- title: "FluteFling — check charity number SC054498 | CharityCompare" description: "Is FluteFling a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054498. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/flutefling retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:36:23.006Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer FluteFling is a registered charity (number SC054498) 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. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about FluteFling? Registered charity number SC054498 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Website [flutefling.scot](http://flutefling.scot/) ## What does FluteFling do? Purposes 4 The organisation’s purposes are: (a) The advancement of the performing arts, in particular music, by promoting education, participation and interest in the playing of traditional music on the flute and whistle family of instruments in Scottish contexts, including an awareness and understanding of its history and relationships to other traditions. (b) The advancement of education through the teaching of performance, repertoire and musicological context of the flute and whistle in Scottish music. (c) The advancement of heritage through the promotion of Scotland’s traditional music. (… ## What causes is FluteFling registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for FluteFling yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. FluteFling 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=flutefling&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://flutefling.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is FluteFling a legitimate charity? Yes. FluteFling is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054498) 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 FluteFling's charity number? FluteFling's charity number is SC054498. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054498? Search SC054498 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 FluteFling do? Purposes 4 The organisation’s purposes are: (a) The advancement of the performing arts, in particular music, by promoting education, participation and interest in the playing of traditional music on the flute and whistle family of instruments in Scottish contexts, including an awareness and understanding of its history and relationships to other traditions. (b) The advancement of education through the teaching of performance, repertoire and musicological context of the flute and whistle in Scottish music. (c) The advancement of heritage through the promotion of Scotland’s traditional music. (… Does FluteFling have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for FluteFling. 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 FluteFling? FluteFling's website is http://flutefling.scot — 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054498).