--- title: "The Society — check charity number SC054721 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054721. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:18:13.933Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Society is a registered charity (number SC054721) 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. 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 Society? Registered charity number SC054721 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location North Lanarkshire Website [www.olms.uk](http://www.olms.uk/) ## What does The Society do? The society’s purposes are: a. To advance the arts through musical performance b. After a reasonable reserve has been made for future performances, donation of the whole or part of the free proceeds from performances to one or more organisation(s), charitable in law, as the Committee shall from time to time determine, either by choosing a charity linked to the performances, or by requests made to us for donations. We may also participate in charity events to raise funds for said charities. ## What causes is The Society registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Society 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-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.olms.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054721) 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 Society's charity number? The Society's charity number is SC054721. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054721? Search SC054721 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 Society do? The society’s purposes are: a. To advance the arts through musical performance b. After a reasonable reserve has been made for future performances, donation of the whole or part of the free proceeds from performances to one or more organisation(s), charitable in law, as the Committee shall from time to time determine, either by choosing a charity linked to the performances, or by requests made to us for donations. We may also participate in charity events to raise funds for said charities. Does The Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society. 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 Society? The Society's website is http://www.olms.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=SC054721).