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Registered charity · No. SC014959Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)City of Edinburgh

Medical Research Scotland

Medical Research Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Medical Research Scotland is a registered charity (number SC014959) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £2,165,390 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Medical Research Scotland?

Registered charity number
SC014959
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£2,165,390

What does Medical Research Scotland do?

The Trust aims to improve health standards by funding research of the highest quality into the cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all forms of illness and genetic disorders, and into the advancement of medical technology

What causes is Medical Research Scotland registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Medical Research Scotland yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Medical Research Scotland 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 Medical Research Scotland a legitimate charity?
Yes. Medical Research Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC014959) 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 Medical Research Scotland's charity number?
Medical Research Scotland's charity number is SC014959. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC014959?
Search SC014959 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 Medical Research Scotland do?
The Trust aims to improve health standards by funding research of the highest quality into the cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all forms of illness and genetic disorders, and into the advancement of medical technology
Does Medical Research Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Medical Research 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 Medical Research Scotland?
Medical Research Scotland's website is http://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.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.