--- title: "Noc — check charity number SC049896 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Noc a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049896. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/noc retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:06:12.461Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Noc is a registered charity (number SC049896) 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 £87,915,000 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Noc? Registered charity number SC049896 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £87,915,000 Website [www.noc.ac.uk](http://www.noc.ac.uk/) ## What does Noc do? The company's objects are restricted specifically, in each case only for the public benefit to: 4.1.1 the advancement of science, in particular enhancing the scientific knowledge and understanding of oceanographic sciences, and the ocean and its interaction with the earth system, and facilitating the use and application of that knowledge and understanding, particularly by: 4.1.1.1 undertaking and causing to be undertaken research including through technology development, experimentation, analysis, long-term ocean observation, monitoring, mapping, survey and modelling of a high international… ## What causes is Noc registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Noc yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Noc 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=noc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.noc.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Noc a legitimate charity? Yes. Noc is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049896) 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 Noc's charity number? Noc's charity number is SC049896. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049896? Search SC049896 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 Noc do? The company's objects are restricted specifically, in each case only for the public benefit to: 4.1.1 the advancement of science, in particular enhancing the scientific knowledge and understanding of oceanographic sciences, and the ocean and its interaction with the earth system, and facilitating the use and application of that knowledge and understanding, particularly by: 4.1.1.1 undertaking and causing to be undertaken research including through technology development, experimentation, analysis, long-term ocean observation, monitoring, mapping, survey and modelling of a high international… Does Noc have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Noc. 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 Noc? Noc's website is http://www.noc.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=SC049896).