Jisc
Jisc is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Jisc?
- Registered charity number
- SC053607
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
- £150,710,000
- Website
- www.jisc.ac.uk
What does Jisc do?
Jisc is set up to provide digital, data and technology solutions to meet member and customers sector-specific needs. This includes building and maintaining critical infrastructure such as the Janet Network (the UK’s national research and education network) and providing secure and high speed connectivity along with cyber security and identity services. Offering intelligence on emerging trends to future-proof members and acting collectively on behalf of the sectors to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies including key events for members to share knowledge and collaborate. Jisc is re…
What causes is Jisc registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Jisc yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Jisc 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jisc a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Jisc is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053607) 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 Jisc's charity number?
- Jisc's charity number is SC053607. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC053607?
- Search SC053607 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 Jisc do?
- Jisc is set up to provide digital, data and technology solutions to meet member and customers sector-specific needs. This includes building and maintaining critical infrastructure such as the Janet Network (the UK’s national research and education network) and providing secure and high speed connectivity along with cyber security and identity services. Offering intelligence on emerging trends to future-proof members and acting collectively on behalf of the sectors to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies including key events for members to share knowledge and collaborate. Jisc is re…
- Does Jisc have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Jisc. 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 Jisc?
- Jisc's website is http://www.jisc.ac.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.