Merchiston Castle School
Merchiston Castle School is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about Merchiston Castle School?
- Registered charity number
- SC016580
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2024-07-31)
- £12,831,875
- Website
- www.merchiston.co.uk
What does Merchiston Castle School do?
The objects (Objects) for which the Company is established are to advance education including, but not limited to, the provision of a day and/or boarding school(s) or college(s) in or near Edinburgh or at other such places as the Governors may think fit.
What causes is Merchiston Castle School registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Merchiston Castle School yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Merchiston Castle School 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 Merchiston Castle School a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Merchiston Castle School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016580) 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 Merchiston Castle School's charity number?
- Merchiston Castle School's charity number is SC016580. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC016580?
- Search SC016580 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 Merchiston Castle School do?
- The objects (Objects) for which the Company is established are to advance education including, but not limited to, the provision of a day and/or boarding school(s) or college(s) in or near Edinburgh or at other such places as the Governors may think fit.
- Does Merchiston Castle School have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merchiston Castle School. 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 Merchiston Castle School?
- Merchiston Castle School's website is http://www.merchiston.co.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.