Imaginate
Imaginate is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about Imaginate?
- Registered charity number
- SC016437
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £1,103,830
- Website
- www.imaginate.org.uk
What does Imaginate do?
Imaginate is the national organisation in Scotland, which develops, celebrates, and presents theatre and dance for children and young people. We do this through: • Producing Edinburgh International Children’s Festival every year, presenting high quality Scottish and International shows to over 18,000 children. • Offering a year-round Creative Development Programme to support Scotland-based artists creating new work for children. • Embedding transformative theatre experiences into schools and community settings through our Creative Engagement Programme.
What causes is Imaginate registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Imaginate yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Imaginate 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 Imaginate a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Imaginate is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016437) 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 Imaginate's charity number?
- Imaginate's charity number is SC016437. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC016437?
- Search SC016437 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 Imaginate do?
- Imaginate is the national organisation in Scotland, which develops, celebrates, and presents theatre and dance for children and young people. We do this through: • Producing Edinburgh International Children’s Festival every year, presenting high quality Scottish and International shows to over 18,000 children. • Offering a year-round Creative Development Programme to support Scotland-based artists creating new work for children. • Embedding transformative theatre experiences into schools and community settings through our Creative Engagement Programme.
- Does Imaginate have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Imaginate. 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 Imaginate?
- Imaginate's website is http://www.imaginate.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.