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title: "Push the Boat Out — check charity number SC052742 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Push the Boat Out a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052742. 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/push-the-boat-out
retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:46:20.483Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Push the Boat Out is a registered charity (number SC052742) 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 £198,981 (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 Push the Boat Out?

Registered charity number

SC052742

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£198,981

Website

[pushtheboatout.org](https://pushtheboatout.org/)

## What does Push the Boat Out do?

Our mission is to bring artists, audiences and participants together to access, create, celebrate and make meaning through vibrant contemporary poetry and related art forms, both at an annual festival and via a year-round programme, with a strong community engagement element.

## What causes is Push the Boat Out registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Push the Boat Out yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Push the Boat Out 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.
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[Visit charity website](https://pushtheboatout.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Push the Boat Out a legitimate charity?

Yes. Push the Boat Out is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052742) 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 Push the Boat Out's charity number?

Push the Boat Out's charity number is SC052742. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052742?

Search SC052742 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 Push the Boat Out do?

Our mission is to bring artists, audiences and participants together to access, create, celebrate and make meaning through vibrant contemporary poetry and related art forms, both at an annual festival and via a year-round programme, with a strong community engagement element.

Does Push the Boat Out have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Push the Boat Out. 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 Push the Boat Out?

Push the Boat Out's website is https://pushtheboatout.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=SC052742).