--- title: "Museums Galleries Scotland — check charity number SC015593 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Museums Galleries Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015593. 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/museums-galleries-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:47:07.910Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Museums Galleries Scotland is a registered charity (number SC015593) 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 £4,140,539 (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 Museums Galleries Scotland? Registered charity number SC015593 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,140,539 Website [www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk](http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/) ## What does Museums Galleries Scotland do? MGS is the National Development Body for the Scottish museums sector. We support 450 museums and galleries through strategic investment, advice, advocacy , skills development and other means. In collaboration with the museums and galleries sector and a wide range of partners we lead the delivery of Scotland's Museums and Galleries Strategy. Our vision is that Scotland's museums and galleries are thriving, connected and resilient organisations which are agile in embracing change. As an independent charity we receive core funding from Scottish Government which also provides funding to be distri… ## What causes is Museums Galleries Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Museums Galleries Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Museums Galleries 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](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=museums-galleries-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Museums Galleries Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Museums Galleries Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015593) 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 Museums Galleries Scotland's charity number? Museums Galleries Scotland's charity number is SC015593. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015593? Search SC015593 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 Museums Galleries Scotland do? MGS is the National Development Body for the Scottish museums sector. We support 450 museums and galleries through strategic investment, advice, advocacy , skills development and other means. In collaboration with the museums and galleries sector and a wide range of partners we lead the delivery of Scotland's Museums and Galleries Strategy. Our vision is that Scotland's museums and galleries are thriving, connected and resilient organisations which are agile in embracing change. As an independent charity we receive core funding from Scottish Government which also provides funding to be distri… Does Museums Galleries Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Museums Galleries 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 Museums Galleries Scotland? Museums Galleries Scotland's website is http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.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](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=SC015593).