Is Engender a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Engender as a registered charity (number SC029053) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Engender's charity number?

Engender's charity number is SC029053. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029053?

Search SC029053 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.

Does Engender have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Engender. 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 Engender?

Engender's website listed in our register data is http://www.engender.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Engender registered as a charity?

Engender was entered on the register on 22 May 1999.

Registered charity · No. SC029053Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Engender

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Engender is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Engender?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £627,229
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £640,735
Registered charity number: SC029053
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.engender.org.uk

Quick answer

Engender (number SC029053) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Engender do?

Engender is Scotland's feminist membership organisation, established over 30 years ago as a registered charity to advance equality between women and men. Despite decades of progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in decision-making structures in Scotland and continue to face entrenched barriers in accessing essential services, particularly healthcare. Public policy and services are rarely designed in a way that considers women’s specific experience, limiting outcomes and compounding systemic inequality. At Engender, we envision a Scotland where women and men have equal opportun…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Engender

Answers Engender gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Engender's money come from?

Engender reported £618k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £618k (100%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£618k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 May 1999
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Engender registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Engender yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Engender. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Engender?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Engender a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Engender as a registered charity (number SC029053) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Engender's charity number?: Engender's charity number is SC029053. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029053?: Search SC029053 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 Engender do?: Engender is Scotland's feminist membership organisation, established over 30 years ago as a registered charity to advance equality between women and men. Despite decades of progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in decision-making structures in Scotland and continue to face entrenched barriers in accessing essential services, particularly healthcare. Public policy and services are rarely designed in a way that considers women’s specific experience, limiting outcomes and compounding systemic inequality. At Engender, we envision a Scotland where women and men have equal opportun…
Does Engender have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Engender. 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 Engender?: Engender's website listed in our register data is http://www.engender.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Engender's money come from?: Engender reported £618k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £618k (100%).
When was Engender registered as a charity?: Engender was entered on the register on 22 May 1999.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.