--- title: "James Smart Lecture Fund — check charity number SC021650 | CharityCompare" description: "Is James Smart Lecture Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021650. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/james-smart-lecture-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:02:31.435Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James Smart Lecture Fund is a registered charity (number SC021650) 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. Its latest reported income was £20,584 (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 James Smart Lecture Fund? Registered charity number SC021650 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £20,584 ## What does James Smart Lecture Fund do? The James Smart Lecture Fund is to be established with the object of promoting the widening and deepening of police thought by means of lectures to be known as the James Smart Lectures and to be delivered annually as aftermentioned on subjects connected with the police including not only the organisation administration and work of the police either in the United Kingdom or elsewhere but also criminology forensic science and the administration of criminal justice in any part of the World In such a way that the Lectures will deal with the original research or otherwise contribute to the wider u… ## What causes is James Smart Lecture Fund registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for James Smart Lecture Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Smart Lecture Fund 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=james-smart-lecture-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is James Smart Lecture Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. James Smart Lecture Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021650) 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 James Smart Lecture Fund's charity number? James Smart Lecture Fund's charity number is SC021650. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC021650? Search SC021650 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 James Smart Lecture Fund do? The James Smart Lecture Fund is to be established with the object of promoting the widening and deepening of police thought by means of lectures to be known as the James Smart Lectures and to be delivered annually as aftermentioned on subjects connected with the police including not only the organisation administration and work of the police either in the United Kingdom or elsewhere but also criminology forensic science and the administration of criminal justice in any part of the World In such a way that the Lectures will deal with the original research or otherwise contribute to the wider u… Does James Smart Lecture Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Smart Lecture Fund. 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 James Smart Lecture Fund? James Smart Lecture Fund 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=SC021650).