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title: "Old Edinburgh Club — check charity number SC006177 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Old Edinburgh Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006177. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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/old-edinburgh-club
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:27:29.338Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Old Edinburgh Club is a registered charity (number SC006177) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £20,402 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Old Edinburgh Club?

Registered charity number

SC006177

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£20,402

Website

[oldedinburghclub.org.uk](https://oldedinburghclub.org.uk/)

## What does Old Edinburgh Club do?

We promote interest in the history of Edinburgh by means of events (lectures and visits). our annual journal, The Book of the Old Edinburgh Club. our website and social media. collaborative projects, eg, with the City Library and Archives Services. and provision of bursaries and grants funded by legacies to the Club.

## What causes is Old Edinburgh Club registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Old Edinburgh Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Old Edinburgh Club 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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[Visit charity website](https://oldedinburghclub.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Old Edinburgh Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. Old Edinburgh Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006177) 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 Old Edinburgh Club's charity number?

Old Edinburgh Club's charity number is SC006177. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006177?

Search SC006177 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 Old Edinburgh Club do?

We promote interest in the history of Edinburgh by means of events (lectures and visits). our annual journal, The Book of the Old Edinburgh Club. our website and social media. collaborative projects, eg, with the City Library and Archives Services. and provision of bursaries and grants funded by legacies to the Club.

Does Old Edinburgh Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Old Edinburgh Club. 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 Old Edinburgh Club?

Old Edinburgh Club's website is https://oldedinburghclub.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=SC006177).