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title: "Southern Light Opera Company — check charity number SC029172 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Southern Light Opera Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC029172. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southern-light-opera-company
retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:05:18.920Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Southern Light Opera Company is a registered charity (number SC029172) 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 £125,692 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Southern Light Opera Company?

Registered charity number

SC029172

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£125,692

Website

[www.southernlight.co](http://www.southernlight.co/)

## What does Southern Light Opera Company do?

To advance the education of the public in the art of music, and in particular light opera, by the presentation of public performances and other related activities

## What causes is Southern Light Opera Company registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southern Light Opera Company yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southern Light Opera Company 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.southernlight.co/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Light Opera Company a legitimate charity?

Yes. Southern Light Opera Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029172) 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 Southern Light Opera Company's charity number?

Southern Light Opera Company's charity number is SC029172. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029172?

Search SC029172 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 Southern Light Opera Company do?

To advance the education of the public in the art of music, and in particular light opera, by the presentation of public performances and other related activities

Does Southern Light Opera Company have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southern Light Opera Company. 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 Southern Light Opera Company?

Southern Light Opera Company's website is http://www.southernlight.co — 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=SC029172).