--- title: "Edinburgh Citizens Advice — check charity number SC038195 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh Citizens Advice a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038195. 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/edinburgh-citizens-advice retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:10:15.018Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh Citizens Advice is a registered charity (number SC038195) 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 £1,234,377 (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 Edinburgh Citizens Advice? Registered charity number SC038195 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,234,377 Website [www.citizensadviceedinburgh.org.uk](http://www.citizensadviceedinburgh.org.uk/) ## What does Edinburgh Citizens Advice do? Provide free, independent and impartial advice and support to anyone who needs it, in Edinburgh and its surrounding communities with the purpose of reducing poverty, advancing human rights and campaigning on the issues that impact most of the lives of our community. ## What causes is Edinburgh Citizens Advice registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Citizens Advice yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Citizens Advice 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=edinburgh-citizens-advice&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.citizensadviceedinburgh.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Citizens Advice a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh Citizens Advice is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038195) 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 Edinburgh Citizens Advice's charity number? Edinburgh Citizens Advice's charity number is SC038195. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038195? Search SC038195 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 Edinburgh Citizens Advice do? Provide free, independent and impartial advice and support to anyone who needs it, in Edinburgh and its surrounding communities with the purpose of reducing poverty, advancing human rights and campaigning on the issues that impact most of the lives of our community. Does Edinburgh Citizens Advice have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Citizens Advice. 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 Edinburgh Citizens Advice? Edinburgh Citizens Advice's website is http://www.citizensadviceedinburgh.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=SC038195).