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title: "Sound Waves SCIO — check charity number SC044935 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sound Waves SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044935. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sound-waves-scio
retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:10:29.597Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sound Waves SCIO is a registered charity (number SC044935) 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 £138,207 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Sound Waves SCIO?

Registered charity number

SC044935

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Argyll And Bute

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£138,207

Website

[www.soundwavesscio.org.uk](http://www.soundwavesscio.org.uk/)

## What does Sound Waves SCIO do?

Sound Waves is set up to provide music making and performance opportunities for young people on Mull and young artists from around the UK. Sound Waves engages in two main activities: Mendelssohn on Mull and Mull Music Makers.

## What causes is Sound Waves SCIO registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sound Waves SCIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sound Waves SCIO 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 Sound Waves SCIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sound Waves SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044935) 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 Waves SCIO's charity number?

Sound Waves SCIO's charity number is SC044935. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044935?

Search SC044935 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 Waves SCIO do?

Sound Waves is set up to provide music making and performance opportunities for young people on Mull and young artists from around the UK. Sound Waves engages in two main activities: Mendelssohn on Mull and Mull Music Makers.

Does Sound Waves SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sound Waves SCIO. 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 Waves SCIO?

Sound Waves SCIO's website is http://www.soundwavesscio.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=SC044935).