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Registered charity · No. SC053863SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Midlothian

Ras

Ras is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the promotion of equality and diversity, based in Midlothian.

Quick answer

Ras is a registered charity (number SC053863) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the promotion of equality and diversity. 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 Ras?

Registered charity number
SC053863
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Midlothian

What does Ras do?

4. The organisation's purposes are: 4.1. To advance the arts, heritage, and culture, through promoting the diverse Rajasthani cultural heritage and delivering cultural and learning activities that celebrate the Indian diverse cultural heritage, through organizing and delivering festivals, musical and otherwise and through advancing and promoting the cultural heritage and inclusion for the diverse Indians in Scotland. 4.2. To advance active citizenship and community cohesion through the development and delivery of democratic participation programs, advancing cultural diversity at various level…

What causes is Ras registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ras yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ras 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ras a legitimate charity?
Yes. Ras is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053863) 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 Ras's charity number?
Ras's charity number is SC053863. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053863?
Search SC053863 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 Ras do?
4. The organisation's purposes are: 4.1. To advance the arts, heritage, and culture, through promoting the diverse Rajasthani cultural heritage and delivering cultural and learning activities that celebrate the Indian diverse cultural heritage, through organizing and delivering festivals, musical and otherwise and through advancing and promoting the cultural heritage and inclusion for the diverse Indians in Scotland. 4.2. To advance active citizenship and community cohesion through the development and delivery of democratic participation programs, advancing cultural diversity at various level…
Does Ras have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ras. 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 Ras?
Ras 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.