--- title: "Opera East Lothian — check charity number SC045912 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Opera East Lothian a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045912. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/opera-east-lothian retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:41:26.827Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Opera East Lothian is a registered charity (number SC045912) 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 £14,307 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Opera East Lothian? Registered charity number SC045912 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £14,307 Website [www.operaeastlothian.com](http://www.operaeastlothian.com/) ## What does Opera East Lothian do? We provide public benefit by promoting operatic, choral and related music in local communities. provide opportunities for amateur singers and musicians to study, rehearse and publicly perform operatic and choral music thereby developing the musical confidence and enjoyment of its members. and provide opportunities tfor both new and established professional singers and musicians to perform publicly operatic and choral music. ## What causes is Opera East Lothian registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Opera East Lothian yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Opera East Lothian 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=opera-east-lothian&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.operaeastlothian.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Opera East Lothian a legitimate charity? Yes. Opera East Lothian is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045912) 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 Opera East Lothian's charity number? Opera East Lothian's charity number is SC045912. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045912? Search SC045912 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 Opera East Lothian do? We provide public benefit by promoting operatic, choral and related music in local communities. provide opportunities for amateur singers and musicians to study, rehearse and publicly perform operatic and choral music thereby developing the musical confidence and enjoyment of its members. and provide opportunities tfor both new and established professional singers and musicians to perform publicly operatic and choral music. Does Opera East Lothian have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Opera East Lothian. 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 Opera East Lothian? Opera East Lothian's website is http://www.operaeastlothian.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=SC045912).