--- title: "Edinburgh College — check charity number SC021213 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh College a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021213. the advancement of education 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-college retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:16:07.661Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh College is a registered charity (number SC021213) 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. Its latest reported income was £72,612,000 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 College? Registered charity number SC021213 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £72,612,000 Website [www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk](http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/) ## What does Edinburgh College do? Edinburgh College is established to provide high-quality education and training to support students to enhances workforce skills, and contributes to the social and economics well being of the region. To provide high-quality education and training we provide. - Delivering a wide range of courses across areas such as engineering, creative industries, health and social care, construction, hospitality, and more. - Supporting over 20,000 students annually, including school Leavers, adult returners, and apprentices, international students through both full-time and part-time study options. - Wor… ## What causes is Edinburgh College registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh College yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh College 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-college&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh College a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh College is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021213) 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 College's charity number? Edinburgh College's charity number is SC021213. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC021213? Search SC021213 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 College do? Edinburgh College is established to provide high-quality education and training to support students to enhances workforce skills, and contributes to the social and economics well being of the region. To provide high-quality education and training we provide. - Delivering a wide range of courses across areas such as engineering, creative industries, health and social care, construction, hospitality, and more. - Supporting over 20,000 students annually, including school Leavers, adult returners, and apprentices, international students through both full-time and part-time study options. - Wor… Does Edinburgh College have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh College. 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 College? Edinburgh College's website is http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.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=SC021213).