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Registered charity · No. SC000241Unincorporated associationCity of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Mathematical Society

Edinburgh Mathematical Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Edinburgh Mathematical Society is a registered charity (number SC000241) 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; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £139,455 (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 Mathematical Society?

Registered charity number
SC000241
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£139,455

What does Edinburgh Mathematical Society do?

We support the development and health of the mathematical sciences in Scotland. We do this primarily through running events such as lectures, interacting with other learned societies and organisations, and making small grants to support education and research events.

What causes is Edinburgh Mathematical Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Mathematical Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Mathematical 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Mathematical Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Edinburgh Mathematical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000241) 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 Mathematical Society's charity number?
Edinburgh Mathematical Society's charity number is SC000241. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC000241?
Search SC000241 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 Mathematical Society do?
We support the development and health of the mathematical sciences in Scotland. We do this primarily through running events such as lectures, interacting with other learned societies and organisations, and making small grants to support education and research events.
Does Edinburgh Mathematical Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Mathematical 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 Edinburgh Mathematical Society?
Edinburgh Mathematical Society's website is http://www.ems.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.