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title: "Nicholson Endowment — check charity number SC015139 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Nicholson Endowment a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015139. the advancement of religion charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nicholson-endowment
retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:54:55.047Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Nicholson Endowment is a registered charity (number SC015139) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £3,305 (year ending 2020-09-30). 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 Nicholson Endowment?

Registered charity number

SC015139

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Educational endowment

Location

Dumfries And Galloway

Latest income (year ending 2020-09-30)

£3,305

## What does Nicholson Endowment do?

The advancement of religion

## What causes is Nicholson Endowment registered for?

the advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nicholson Endowment yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nicholson Endowment 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Nicholson Endowment a legitimate charity?

Yes. Nicholson Endowment is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015139) 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 Nicholson Endowment's charity number?

Nicholson Endowment's charity number is SC015139. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC015139?

Search SC015139 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 Nicholson Endowment do?

The advancement of religion

Does Nicholson Endowment have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nicholson Endowment. 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 Nicholson Endowment?

Nicholson Endowment 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=SC015139).