--- title: "Music Broth — check charity number SC048299 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Music Broth a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048299. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/music-broth retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:48:27.404Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Music Broth is a registered charity (number SC048299) 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. Its latest reported income was £153,994 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Music Broth? Registered charity number SC048299 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £153,994 Website [www.musicbroth.org](https://www.musicbroth.org/) ## What does Music Broth do? Music Broth is Scotland’s musical instrument and equipment library making music accessible to all ## What causes is Music Broth registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Music Broth yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Music Broth 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=music-broth&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.musicbroth.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Music Broth a legitimate charity? Yes. Music Broth is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048299) 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 Music Broth's charity number? Music Broth's charity number is SC048299. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048299? Search SC048299 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 Music Broth do? Music Broth is Scotland’s musical instrument and equipment library making music accessible to all Does Music Broth have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Music Broth. 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 Music Broth? Music Broth's website is https://www.musicbroth.org/ — 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=SC048299).