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title: "No — check charity number SC053690 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is No a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053690. the advancement of education charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/no-4
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:40:08.191Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

No is a registered charity (number SC053690) 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. 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 No?

Registered charity number

SC053690

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

West Lothian

## What does No do?

The organisation’s purposes are: (a) Advancement of Education. (b) Advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science.

## What causes is No registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for No yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. No 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 No a legitimate charity?

Yes. No is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053690) 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 No's charity number?

No's charity number is SC053690. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053690?

Search SC053690 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 No do?

The organisation’s purposes are: (a) Advancement of Education. (b) Advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science.

Does No have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for No. 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 No?

No 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=SC053690).