--- title: "The Melting Pot — check charity number SC045966 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Melting Pot a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045966. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/the-melting-pot retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:03:06.424Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Melting Pot is a registered charity (number SC045966) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £419,519 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Melting Pot? Registered charity number SC045966 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £419,519 Website [www.themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk](http://www.themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk/) ## What does The Melting Pot do? The Melting Pot is Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation. An inspiring community of people striving to make the world a better place. We work across three business strands to support and stimulate social innovation in Scotland: A place to meet, work and collaborate. Flexible, creative and budget-friendly solutions for today’s dynamic world of work. Offering a warm and inviting workspace away from home, whilst our meeting rooms provide a convenient venue for upcoming events. Good Ideas, our incubator programme equips budding social entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and networks to tu… ## What causes is The Melting Pot registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Melting Pot yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Melting Pot 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=the-melting-pot&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Melting Pot a legitimate charity? Yes. The Melting Pot is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045966) 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 Melting Pot's charity number? The Melting Pot's charity number is SC045966. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045966? Search SC045966 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 Melting Pot do? The Melting Pot is Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation. An inspiring community of people striving to make the world a better place. We work across three business strands to support and stimulate social innovation in Scotland: A place to meet, work and collaborate. Flexible, creative and budget-friendly solutions for today’s dynamic world of work. Offering a warm and inviting workspace away from home, whilst our meeting rooms provide a convenient venue for upcoming events. Good Ideas, our incubator programme equips budding social entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and networks to tu… Does The Melting Pot have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Melting Pot. 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 Melting Pot? The Melting Pot's website is http://www.themeltingpotedinburgh.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=SC045966).