--- title: "Planning Democracy — check charity number SC041051 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Planning Democracy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041051. 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/planning-democracy retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:58:18.316Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Planning Democracy is a registered charity (number SC041051) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £22,810 (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 Planning Democracy? Registered charity number SC041051 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £22,810 Website [www.planningdemocracy.org.uk](http://www.planningdemocracy.org.uk/) ## What does Planning Democracy do? To campaign for a fairer more inclusive planning system in Scotland ## What causes is Planning Democracy registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Planning Democracy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Planning Democracy 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=planning-democracy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.planningdemocracy.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Planning Democracy a legitimate charity? Yes. Planning Democracy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041051) 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 Planning Democracy's charity number? Planning Democracy's charity number is SC041051. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041051? Search SC041051 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 Planning Democracy do? To campaign for a fairer more inclusive planning system in Scotland Does Planning Democracy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Planning Democracy. 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 Planning Democracy? Planning Democracy's website is http://www.planningdemocracy.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=SC041051).