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title: "The Eastgate — check charity number SC024713 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Eastgate a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024713. the advancement of education charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-eastgate
retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:55:03.762Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Eastgate is a registered charity (number SC024713) 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 £873,900 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Eastgate?

Registered charity number

SC024713

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Scottish Borders

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£873,900

Website

[www.eastgatearts.com](http://www.eastgatearts.com/)

## What does The Eastgate do?

Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre is a community-focused cultural charity that exists to inspire, engage and change lives through artistic experiences. We provide a welcoming, accessible venue in the heart of Peebles where people can experience high-quality professional work and take part in creative activity. We deliver this through a year-round programme of live performance, cinema, exhibitions and festivals, alongside participatory and outreach work including youth theatre, inclusive dance and music, creative learning, and wellbeing-focused programmes for people living with dementia, disabili…

## What causes is The Eastgate registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Eastgate yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Eastgate 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 The Eastgate a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Eastgate is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024713) 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 The Eastgate's charity number?

The Eastgate's charity number is SC024713. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC024713?

Search SC024713 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 The Eastgate do?

Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre is a community-focused cultural charity that exists to inspire, engage and change lives through artistic experiences. We provide a welcoming, accessible venue in the heart of Peebles where people can experience high-quality professional work and take part in creative activity. We deliver this through a year-round programme of live performance, cinema, exhibitions and festivals, alongside participatory and outreach work including youth theatre, inclusive dance and music, creative learning, and wellbeing-focused programmes for people living with dementia, disabili…

Does The Eastgate have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Eastgate. 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 The Eastgate?

The Eastgate's website is http://www.eastgatearts.com — 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=SC024713).