--- title: "R S E Scotland Foundation — check charity number SC024636 | CharityCompare" description: "Is R S E Scotland Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024636. 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/r-s-e-scotland-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:14:45.908Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer R S E Scotland Foundation is a registered charity (number SC024636) 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 £1,078,879 (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 R S E Scotland Foundation? Registered charity number SC024636 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,078,879 Website [rse.org.uk](https://rse.org.uk/) ## What does R S E Scotland Foundation do? The RSE Scotland Foundation's primary objectives include advancing and promoting the education and greater understanding of the public in Scotland in science, engineering and technology as well as preserving and conserving the architectural, scientific and cultural heritage of Scotland. In fulfilling these aims, during the year the Foundation has: • Published two learned journals. • Managed the assets of the Caledonian Research Foundation Fund, to fund appointments under the research awards schemes. • Rented surplus space to provide income to support charitable activities. The Foundation pu… ## What causes is R S E Scotland Foundation registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for R S E Scotland Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. R S E Scotland Foundation 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=r-s-e-scotland-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://rse.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is R S E Scotland Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. R S E Scotland Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024636) 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 R S E Scotland Foundation's charity number? R S E Scotland Foundation's charity number is SC024636. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC024636? Search SC024636 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 R S E Scotland Foundation do? The RSE Scotland Foundation's primary objectives include advancing and promoting the education and greater understanding of the public in Scotland in science, engineering and technology as well as preserving and conserving the architectural, scientific and cultural heritage of Scotland. In fulfilling these aims, during the year the Foundation has: • Published two learned journals. • Managed the assets of the Caledonian Research Foundation Fund, to fund appointments under the research awards schemes. • Rented surplus space to provide income to support charitable activities. The Foundation pu… Does R S E Scotland Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for R S E Scotland Foundation. 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 R S E Scotland Foundation? R S E Scotland Foundation's website is https://rse.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=SC024636).