--- title: "sound festival — check charity number SC037310 | CharityCompare" description: "Is sound festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037310. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sound-festival retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:14:38.320Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer sound festival is a registered charity (number SC037310) 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. Its latest reported income was £283,448 (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 sound festival? Registered charity number SC037310 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £283,448 Website [www.sound-scotland.co.uk](http://www.sound-scotland.co.uk/) ## What does sound festival do? sound is a new music incubator based in North East Scotland which increases access to new music, encourages excellence and experimentation and nurtures talent. It does this through three main strands of activity: 1. Commissioning, producing and promoting new work through the soundfestival of new music which takes place annually in North East Scotland. 2. A year-round programme of workshops giving young people in North East Scotland access to creative music making opportunities, including an annual composition course. 3. A year-round programme of online and in-person composer support activi… ## What causes is sound festival registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for sound festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. sound festival 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=sound-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sound-scotland.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is sound festival a legitimate charity? Yes. sound festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037310) 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 sound festival's charity number? sound festival's charity number is SC037310. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037310? Search SC037310 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 sound festival do? sound is a new music incubator based in North East Scotland which increases access to new music, encourages excellence and experimentation and nurtures talent. It does this through three main strands of activity: 1. Commissioning, producing and promoting new work through the soundfestival of new music which takes place annually in North East Scotland. 2. A year-round programme of workshops giving young people in North East Scotland access to creative music making opportunities, including an annual composition course. 3. A year-round programme of online and in-person composer support activi… Does sound festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for sound festival. 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 sound festival? sound festival's website is http://www.sound-scotland.co.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=SC037310).