--- title: "Strange Town — check charity number SC045646 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Strange Town a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045646. 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/strange-town retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:13:42.141Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Strange Town is a registered charity (number SC045646) 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 £635,690 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Strange Town? Registered charity number SC045646 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £635,690 Website [www.strangetown.org.uk](http://www.strangetown.org.uk/) ## What does Strange Town do? Strange Town is an Edinburgh-based company that uses theatre and the arts as a creative catalyst to nurture talent and increase access to opportunities in the arts for children and young people. Strange Town creates exciting, challenging and vital work that gives a voice to the people it works with. Strange Town is recognised for developing talent, providing progression routes for children, young people and artists at different ages and stages of careers. ## What causes is Strange Town registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Strange Town yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Strange Town 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=strange-town&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.strangetown.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Strange Town a legitimate charity? Yes. Strange Town is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045646) 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 Strange Town's charity number? Strange Town's charity number is SC045646. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045646? Search SC045646 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 Strange Town do? Strange Town is an Edinburgh-based company that uses theatre and the arts as a creative catalyst to nurture talent and increase access to opportunities in the arts for children and young people. Strange Town creates exciting, challenging and vital work that gives a voice to the people it works with. Strange Town is recognised for developing talent, providing progression routes for children, young people and artists at different ages and stages of careers. Does Strange Town have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Strange Town. 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 Strange Town? Strange Town's website is http://www.strangetown.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=SC045646).