--- title: "National Museums Scotland — check charity number SC011130 | CharityCompare" description: "Is National Museums Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011130. 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/national-museums-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:29:38.217Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer National Museums Scotland is a registered charity (number SC011130) 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 £39,537,000 (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 National Museums Scotland? Registered charity number SC011130 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £39,537,000 Website [www.nms.ac.uk](http://www.nms.ac.uk/) ## What does National Museums Scotland do? National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe. National Museums Scotland is a unique combination of world-class collections, programmes, places and people. Our multi-disciplinary collection is an important resource, historically, culturally and scientifically, which we seek to share as widely as possible through our mission to preserve, interpret and make accessible for all, the past and present of Scotland, other nations and cultures, and the natural world. We care for internationally significant collections of natural sciences, decorative arts, design and fashion,… ## What causes is National Museums Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Museums Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. National Museums 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=national-museums-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nms.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is National Museums Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. National Museums Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011130) 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 National Museums Scotland's charity number? National Museums Scotland's charity number is SC011130. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011130? Search SC011130 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 National Museums Scotland do? National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe. National Museums Scotland is a unique combination of world-class collections, programmes, places and people. Our multi-disciplinary collection is an important resource, historically, culturally and scientifically, which we seek to share as widely as possible through our mission to preserve, interpret and make accessible for all, the past and present of Scotland, other nations and cultures, and the natural world. We care for internationally significant collections of natural sciences, decorative arts, design and fashion,… Does National Museums Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Museums 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 National Museums Scotland? National Museums Scotland's website is http://www.nms.ac.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=SC011130).