--- title: "Edinburgh Development Group — check charity number SC020079 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh Development Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020079. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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-development-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:09:12.169Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh Development Group is a registered charity (number SC020079) 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 citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £880,949 (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 Development Group? Registered charity number SC020079 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £880,949 Website [www.edg-sco.org](http://www.edg-sco.org/) ## What does Edinburgh Development Group do? EDG promotes the inclusion of people with a learning disability and their family carers in Edinburgh. Our aim is always to work alongside people and be guided by them as they know best what will help. We recognise that due to societal barriers, they may not have the time to organise everything for themselves. Our role is to take away the organisational load so people can focus on what matters most. Co-design, co-delivery and co-evaluation at the centre of all of our projects. ## What causes is Edinburgh Development Group registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Development Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Development Group 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-development-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.edg-sco.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Development Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh Development Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020079) 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 Development Group's charity number? Edinburgh Development Group's charity number is SC020079. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020079? Search SC020079 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 Development Group do? EDG promotes the inclusion of people with a learning disability and their family carers in Edinburgh. Our aim is always to work alongside people and be guided by them as they know best what will help. We recognise that due to societal barriers, they may not have the time to organise everything for themselves. Our role is to take away the organisational load so people can focus on what matters most. Co-design, co-delivery and co-evaluation at the centre of all of our projects. Does Edinburgh Development Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Development Group. 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 Development Group? Edinburgh Development Group's website is http://www.edg-sco.org — 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=SC020079).