George Watson's College
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
George Watson's College is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of public participation in sport.
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What are the key facts about George Watson's College?
- Registered charity number
- SC055646
- 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.gwc.org.uk
Quick answer
What does George Watson's College do?
2.1 The Company's objects, whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, are: 2.1.1 the advancement of education, particularly the education and advancement of children and young people. 2.1.2 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science. 2.1.3 the advancement of public participation in sport. and 2.1.4 the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 2.2 The Company may (subject to first obtaining the consent o…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
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- Is George Watson's College a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists George Watson's College as a registered charity (number SC055646) 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 George Watson's College's charity number?
- George Watson's College's charity number is SC055646. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC055646?
- Search SC055646 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 George Watson's College do?
- 2.1 The Company's objects, whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, are: 2.1.1 the advancement of education, particularly the education and advancement of children and young people. 2.1.2 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science. 2.1.3 the advancement of public participation in sport. and 2.1.4 the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 2.2 The Company may (subject to first obtaining the consent o…
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- How can I donate to George Watson's College?
- George Watson's College's website listed in our register data is https://www.gwc.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 George Watson's College registered as a charity?
- George Watson's College was entered on the register on 28 August 2026.
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.