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title: "Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society — check charity number SC018217 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC018217. the advancement of education charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-theatre-organ-preservation-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:07:46.919Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society is a registered charity (number SC018217) 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; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 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 Theatre Organ Preservation Society?

Registered charity number

SC018217

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

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

Location

Scottish Borders

Website

[www.stops.org](http://www.stops.org/)

## What does Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society do?

(i) To advance the appreciation and knowledge of the public in the art of Theatre and Concert pipe organ music. (ii) To acquire and preserve those Theatre and Concert pipe organs which are of historical and educational value for the benefit of the public.

## What causes is Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.stops.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC018217) 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 Theatre Organ Preservation Society's charity number?

Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society's charity number is SC018217. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC018217?

Search SC018217 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 Theatre Organ Preservation Society do?

(i) To advance the appreciation and knowledge of the public in the art of Theatre and Concert pipe organ music. (ii) To acquire and preserve those Theatre and Concert pipe organs which are of historical and educational value for the benefit of the public.

Does Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation 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 Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society?

Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society's website is http://www.stops.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=SC018217).