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Inspiring Scotland

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

Inspiring Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Inspiring Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£42,592,251
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£42,875,917
Registered charity number
SC039605
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

Quick answer

Inspiring Scotland (number SC039605) 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 Inspiring Scotland do?

Vision: ' Every person in Scotland can enjoy a happy, healthy life free from poverty or disadvantage'. Our mission is to inspire people, communities, organisations and government to work together to drive social change and transform lives. We believe that Scotland's voluntary sector has a transformative effect on the lives of those living in Scotland who otherwise may struggle due to life circumstances, poverty or other disadvantages. Our aim is to amplify and strengthen the impact of organisations by helping them to build their strength, resilience and reach. We do that by harnessing the po…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Inspiring Scotland

Answers Inspiring Scotland 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 Inspiring Scotland's money come from?

Inspiring Scotland reported £29m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £29m (100%), investments £108k (0%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£29m · 100%
  • Investments£108k · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh

What causes is Inspiring Scotland registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Inspiring Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Inspiring Scotland. 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 Inspiring Scotland?

  • Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
  • Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Inspiring Scotland a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Inspiring Scotland as a registered charity (number SC039605) 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 Inspiring Scotland's charity number?
Inspiring Scotland's charity number is SC039605. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039605?
Search SC039605 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 Inspiring Scotland do?
Vision: ' Every person in Scotland can enjoy a happy, healthy life free from poverty or disadvantage'. Our mission is to inspire people, communities, organisations and government to work together to drive social change and transform lives. We believe that Scotland's voluntary sector has a transformative effect on the lives of those living in Scotland who otherwise may struggle due to life circumstances, poverty or other disadvantages. Our aim is to amplify and strengthen the impact of organisations by helping them to build their strength, resilience and reach. We do that by harnessing the po…
Does Inspiring Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Inspiring Scotland. 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 Inspiring Scotland?
Inspiring Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.inspiringscotland.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 Inspiring Scotland's money come from?
Inspiring Scotland reported £29m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £29m (100%), investments £108k (0%).
When was Inspiring Scotland registered as a charity?
Inspiring Scotland was entered on the register on 23 May 2008.

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.