Edinburgh World Heritage
Edinburgh World Heritage is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Edinburgh World Heritage?
- Registered charity number
- SC037183
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £1,219,427
- Website
- ewh.org.uk
What does Edinburgh World Heritage do?
Working alongside City of Edinburgh Council and Historic Environment Scotland, we are charged with looking after Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our purpose is to ensure that World Heritage status is actively used to benefit everyone who lives in, works in or visits the city, while safeguarding the site’s outstanding universal value for future generations. The charity achieves this by providing funding and grants to support the repair and restoration of historic buildings and public spaces. As external experts, we offer both formal and informal advice to the City of Edinburgh Council…
What causes is Edinburgh World Heritage registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh World Heritage yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh World Heritage 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 World Heritage a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Edinburgh World Heritage is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037183) 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 World Heritage's charity number?
- Edinburgh World Heritage's charity number is SC037183. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC037183?
- Search SC037183 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 World Heritage do?
- Working alongside City of Edinburgh Council and Historic Environment Scotland, we are charged with looking after Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our purpose is to ensure that World Heritage status is actively used to benefit everyone who lives in, works in or visits the city, while safeguarding the site’s outstanding universal value for future generations. The charity achieves this by providing funding and grants to support the repair and restoration of historic buildings and public spaces. As external experts, we offer both formal and informal advice to the City of Edinburgh Council…
- Does Edinburgh World Heritage have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh World Heritage. 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 World Heritage?
- Edinburgh World Heritage's website is https://ewh.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.