--- title: "Summerhall Arts — check charity number SC052638 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Summerhall Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052638. 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/summerhall-arts retrieved: 2026-08-26T06:20:12.355Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Summerhall Arts is a registered charity (number SC052638) 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 £120,152 (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 Summerhall Arts? Registered charity number SC052638 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £120,152 ## What does Summerhall Arts do? Summerhall Arts aims to support the fragile creative sector in Scotland through providing creative opportunities and professional development to the artists, both performative and visual, of Scotland through a diverse programme of activities including commissions, workshops and space provision. As well as hosting a rich programme of New Writing within the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August. ## What causes is Summerhall Arts registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Summerhall Arts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Summerhall Arts 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=summerhall-arts&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Summerhall Arts a legitimate charity? Yes. Summerhall Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052638) 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 Summerhall Arts's charity number? Summerhall Arts's charity number is SC052638. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052638? Search SC052638 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 Summerhall Arts do? Summerhall Arts aims to support the fragile creative sector in Scotland through providing creative opportunities and professional development to the artists, both performative and visual, of Scotland through a diverse programme of activities including commissions, workshops and space provision. As well as hosting a rich programme of New Writing within the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August. Does Summerhall Arts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Summerhall Arts. 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 Summerhall Arts? Summerhall Arts 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=SC052638).