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title: "Merchiston Castle School — check charity number SC016580 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Merchiston Castle School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016580. 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/merchiston-castle-school
retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:50:49.636Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Merchiston Castle School is a registered charity (number SC016580) 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 £12,831,875 (year ending 2024-07-31). 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 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](http://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?

the advancement of education

## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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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](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=SC016580).