International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the promotion of equality and diversity.
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What are the key facts about International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £11,277
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £6,744
- Registered charity number
- SC008772
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- www.scottishpen.org
Quick answer
What does International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen do?
Scottish PEN is a centre of PEN International and not-for-profit organisation that champions freedom of expression and literature across borders. We are a membership organisation and work with a range of writers, campaigners, activists and communities across Scotland and around the world.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen
Answers International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Scottish Centre of PEN International
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
What causes is International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen as a registered charity (number SC008772) 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 International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen's charity number?
- International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen's charity number is SC008772. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC008772?
- Search SC008772 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 International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen do?
- Scottish PEN is a centre of PEN International and not-for-profit organisation that champions freedom of expression and literature across borders. We are a membership organisation and work with a range of writers, campaigners, activists and communities across Scotland and around the world.
- Does International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen. 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 International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen?
- International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishpen.org. 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 International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen registered as a charity?
- International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen was entered on the register on 24 June 1989.
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.