--- title: "Friends of Edinburgh Atelier — check charity number SC047547 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Edinburgh Atelier a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047547. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-edinburgh-atelier retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:59:43.428Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Edinburgh Atelier is a registered charity (number SC047547) 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £2,951 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Friends of Edinburgh Atelier? Registered charity number SC047547 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £2,951 ## What does Friends of Edinburgh Atelier do? Our charity is set up to make opportunities available for those who wish to study art via the atelier system, regardless of finncial status or prior experience. Also to provide financial asststance to those who have progressed through the courses but have been unable to complete due to an unforseen change in circumstances. The money for this comes through fundraising events and through a popup charity shop selling items donated by students, friends and relatives and anyone else we can rope in. ## What causes is Friends of Edinburgh Atelier registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Edinburgh Atelier yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Edinburgh Atelier 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=friends-of-edinburgh-atelier&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Edinburgh Atelier a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Edinburgh Atelier is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047547) 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 Friends of Edinburgh Atelier's charity number? Friends of Edinburgh Atelier's charity number is SC047547. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047547? Search SC047547 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 Friends of Edinburgh Atelier do? Our charity is set up to make opportunities available for those who wish to study art via the atelier system, regardless of finncial status or prior experience. Also to provide financial asststance to those who have progressed through the courses but have been unable to complete due to an unforseen change in circumstances. The money for this comes through fundraising events and through a popup charity shop selling items donated by students, friends and relatives and anyone else we can rope in. Does Friends of Edinburgh Atelier have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Edinburgh Atelier. 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 Friends of Edinburgh Atelier? Friends of Edinburgh Atelier does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC047547).