--- title: "Edinburgh Old Town Association — check charity number SC009217 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh Old Town Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009217. 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-old-town-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:08:55.579Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh Old Town Association is a registered charity (number SC009217) 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 advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £9,570 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Old Town Association? Registered charity number SC009217 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £9,570 Website [www.eota.org.uk](http://www.eota.org.uk/) ## What does Edinburgh Old Town Association do? Edinburgh Old Town Association has objectives of promoting and encouraging public interest in the beauty, history and character of the Old Town of Edinburgh. To that end, the Association participates in consultations on issues affecting the amenity of the Old Town, comments on planning applications and proposals for development, publishes a regular newsletter and organises informative and educational visits and lectures. When funds allow, the Association also gives small donations in support of its objectives. ## What causes is Edinburgh Old Town Association registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Old Town Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Old Town Association 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-old-town-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.eota.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Old Town Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh Old Town Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009217) 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 Old Town Association's charity number? Edinburgh Old Town Association's charity number is SC009217. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC009217? Search SC009217 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 Old Town Association do? Edinburgh Old Town Association has objectives of promoting and encouraging public interest in the beauty, history and character of the Old Town of Edinburgh. To that end, the Association participates in consultations on issues affecting the amenity of the Old Town, comments on planning applications and proposals for development, publishes a regular newsletter and organises informative and educational visits and lectures. When funds allow, the Association also gives small donations in support of its objectives. Does Edinburgh Old Town Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Old Town Association. 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 Old Town Association? Edinburgh Old Town Association's website is http://www.eota.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=SC009217).