--- title: "Southside Community Orchestra — check charity number SC023696 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Southside Community Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023696. the advancement of education 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/southside-community-orchestra retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:04:29.651Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Southside Community Orchestra is a registered charity (number SC023696) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £4,069 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Southside Community Orchestra? Registered charity number SC023696 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £4,069 ## What does Southside Community Orchestra do? The South Side Community Orchestra seeks to foster amateur music making. Meeting in the afternoon, many of its members are of retirement age. We give three concerts a year to which any member of the public can attend free of charge. ## What causes is Southside Community Orchestra registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southside Community Orchestra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southside Community Orchestra 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=southside-community-orchestra&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southside Community Orchestra a legitimate charity? Yes. Southside Community Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023696) 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 Southside Community Orchestra's charity number? Southside Community Orchestra's charity number is SC023696. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023696? Search SC023696 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 Southside Community Orchestra do? The South Side Community Orchestra seeks to foster amateur music making. Meeting in the afternoon, many of its members are of retirement age. We give three concerts a year to which any member of the public can attend free of charge. Does Southside Community Orchestra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southside Community Orchestra. 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 Southside Community Orchestra? Southside Community Orchestra 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=SC023696).