--- title: "Military Museum Scotland SCIO — check charity number SC046558 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Military Museum Scotland SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046558. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/military-museum-scotland-scio retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:36:59.211Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Military Museum Scotland SCIO is a registered charity (number SC046558) 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; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £16,725 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO? Registered charity number SC046558 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £16,725 ## What does Military Museum Scotland SCIO do? We are set up to enhance education, historic research,. We also preserve and protect our military history and make it available to the public to enjoy and learn about. We now also provide a veterans hub, and a safe place for military Veterans. The museum is open 7 days a week, Mondays and Thursdays are set aside for school groups or organisations. We are 100% run by volunteers , most of which are veterans. ## What causes is Military Museum Scotland SCIO registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Military Museum Scotland SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Military Museum Scotland SCIO 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=military-museum-scotland-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Military Museum Scotland SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Military Museum Scotland SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046558) 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO's charity number? Military Museum Scotland SCIO's charity number is SC046558. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046558? Search SC046558 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO do? We are set up to enhance education, historic research,. We also preserve and protect our military history and make it available to the public to enjoy and learn about. We now also provide a veterans hub, and a safe place for military Veterans. The museum is open 7 days a week, Mondays and Thursdays are set aside for school groups or organisations. We are 100% run by volunteers , most of which are veterans. Does Military Museum Scotland SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Military Museum Scotland SCIO. 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO? Military Museum Scotland SCIO 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=SC046558).