--- title: "First Scottish — check charity number SC024370 | CharityCompare" description: "Is First Scottish a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024370. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-scottish retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:59:44.067Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Scottish is a registered charity (number SC024370) 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 £5,265 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 First Scottish? Registered charity number SC024370 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £5,265 ## What does First Scottish do? To advance and promote education concerning the development of creative ideas, in particular those suitable for promotion and distribution by making use of appropriate and new media. Currently this is achieved by means of donations to organisations and sponsorship. ## What causes is First Scottish registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Scottish yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Scottish 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=first-scottish&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is First Scottish a legitimate charity? Yes. First Scottish is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024370) 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 First Scottish's charity number? First Scottish's charity number is SC024370. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC024370? Search SC024370 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 First Scottish do? To advance and promote education concerning the development of creative ideas, in particular those suitable for promotion and distribution by making use of appropriate and new media. Currently this is achieved by means of donations to organisations and sponsorship. Does First Scottish have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Scottish. 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 First Scottish? First Scottish does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC024370).