--- title: "New Town Concerts Society — check charity number SC015893 | CharityCompare" description: "Is New Town Concerts Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015893. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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/new-town-concerts-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:26:31.101Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer New Town Concerts Society is a registered charity (number SC015893) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £32,776 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 New Town Concerts Society? Registered charity number SC015893 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £32,776 Website [www.newtownconcerts.com](http://www.newtownconcerts.com/) ## What does New Town Concerts Society do? The objective of the charity is to provide high quality chamber music concerts in Edinburgh, over the months outside the summer music festivals. It promotes an annual season of concerts featuring artists of international standing. ## What causes is New Town Concerts Society registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for New Town Concerts Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. New Town Concerts Society 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=new-town-concerts-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.newtownconcerts.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is New Town Concerts Society a legitimate charity? Yes. New Town Concerts Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015893) 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 New Town Concerts Society's charity number? New Town Concerts Society's charity number is SC015893. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015893? Search SC015893 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 New Town Concerts Society do? The objective of the charity is to provide high quality chamber music concerts in Edinburgh, over the months outside the summer music festivals. It promotes an annual season of concerts featuring artists of international standing. Does New Town Concerts Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Town Concerts Society. 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 New Town Concerts Society? New Town Concerts Society's website is http://www.newtownconcerts.com — 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=SC015893).