Dynamic Earth (number SC020363) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Dynamic Earth do?
Dynamic Earth is Edinburgh’s Science Centre & Planetarium. In the face of a climate and ecological crisis, we empower people with an understanding of the Earth and its future. We do this by providing compelling engagement at our science centre in Edinburgh and leaning programme across Scotland. We are driven by a positive belief: people of all ages and backgrounds can be the problem-solvers of the future.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dynamic Earth
Answers Dynamic Earth gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Dynamic Earth's money come from?
Dynamic Earth reported £3.9m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £2.3m (61%), charitable activities £1.5m (39%), investments £2,516 (0%).
Trading and fundraising events£2.3m · 61%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.5m · 39%
Investments£2,516 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Dynamic Earth Charitable Trust
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Dynamic Earth registered for?
the advancement of education
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The register data used for this profile lists Dynamic Earth as a registered charity (number SC020363) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Dynamic Earth's charity number?
Dynamic Earth's charity number is SC020363. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Dynamic Earth do?
Dynamic Earth is Edinburgh’s Science Centre & Planetarium. In the face of a climate and ecological crisis, we empower people with an understanding of the Earth and its future. We do this by providing compelling engagement at our science centre in Edinburgh and leaning programme across Scotland. We are driven by a positive belief: people of all ages and backgrounds can be the problem-solvers of the future.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dynamic Earth. 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 Dynamic Earth?
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Where does Dynamic Earth's money come from?
Dynamic Earth reported £3.9m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £2.3m (61%), charitable activities £1.5m (39%), investments £2,516 (0%).
When was Dynamic Earth registered as a charity?
Dynamic Earth was entered on the register on 1 April 1994.