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title: "Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund — check charity number SC012597 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012597. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-musicians-benevolent-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:04:18.018Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number SC012597) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. 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 Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund?

Registered charity number

SC012597

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

Outwith Scotland

Website

[www.helpmusicians.org.uk](https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/)

## What does Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund do?

Fund has transferred the majority of its assets to the Musicians Benevolent Fund which carries out activities to support musicians and their dependents based in Scotland.

## What causes is Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund 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://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?

Yes. Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012597) 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 Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund's charity number?

Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC012597. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC012597?

Search SC012597 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 Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund do?

Fund has transferred the majority of its assets to the Musicians Benevolent Fund which carries out activities to support musicians and their dependents based in Scotland.

Does Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund. 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 Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund?

Scottish Musicians Benevolent Fund's website is https://www.helpmusicians.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](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=SC012597).