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title: "The Orkney Traditional Music Project — check charity number SC039905 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Orkney Traditional Music Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039905. the advancement of education charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-orkney-traditional-music-project
retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:22:30.804Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Orkney Traditional Music Project is a registered charity (number SC039905) 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 £24,544 (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 The Orkney Traditional Music Project?

Registered charity number

SC039905

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Orkney Islands

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£24,544

Website

[www.otmp.co.uk](http://www.otmp.co.uk/)

## What does The Orkney Traditional Music Project do?

The charity exists to provide subsidised music tuition in fiddle and accordion to both young people and adults. We provide weekly, term time tuition and perform at events in Orkney

## What causes is The Orkney Traditional Music Project registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Orkney Traditional Music Project yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Orkney Traditional Music Project 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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[Visit charity website](http://www.otmp.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Orkney Traditional Music Project a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Orkney Traditional Music Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039905) 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 Orkney Traditional Music Project's charity number?

The Orkney Traditional Music Project's charity number is SC039905. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039905?

Search SC039905 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 Orkney Traditional Music Project do?

The charity exists to provide subsidised music tuition in fiddle and accordion to both young people and adults. We provide weekly, term time tuition and perform at events in Orkney

Does The Orkney Traditional Music Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Orkney Traditional Music Project. 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 Orkney Traditional Music Project?

The Orkney Traditional Music Project's website is http://www.otmp.co.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=SC039905).