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title: "Scottish Opera Endowment Trust — check charity number SC003924 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Scottish Opera Endowment Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003924. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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/scottish-opera-endowment-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:03:04.484Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Scottish Opera Endowment Trust is a registered charity (number SC003924) 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 £963,414 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Scottish Opera Endowment Trust?

Registered charity number

SC003924

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

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

Location

Glasgow City

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£963,414

## What does Scottish Opera Endowment Trust do?

To build an endowment that will enhance the financial sustainability of Scottish Opera, primarily through the sound investment of legacies received by Scottish Opera, and using income from the endowment to support Scottish Opera's charitable activities.

## What causes is Scottish Opera Endowment Trust registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Opera Endowment Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Opera Endowment Trust 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Opera Endowment Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Scottish Opera Endowment Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003924) 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 Opera Endowment Trust's charity number?

Scottish Opera Endowment Trust's charity number is SC003924. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC003924?

Search SC003924 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 Opera Endowment Trust do?

To build an endowment that will enhance the financial sustainability of Scottish Opera, primarily through the sound investment of legacies received by Scottish Opera, and using income from the endowment to support Scottish Opera's charitable activities.

Does Scottish Opera Endowment Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Opera Endowment Trust. 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 Opera Endowment Trust?

Scottish Opera Endowment Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC003924).