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Registered charity · No. SC051305Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)City of Edinburgh

Research Data Scotland

Research Data Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Research Data Scotland is a registered charity (number SC051305) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £4,763,754 (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 Research Data Scotland?

Registered charity number
SC051305
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£4,763,754

What does Research Data Scotland do?

We work with researchers, analysts and policymakers to make it faster and simpler to access public sector data for research

What causes is Research Data Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Research Data Scotland yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Research Data Scotland 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 Research Data Scotland a legitimate charity?
Yes. Research Data Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051305) 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 Research Data Scotland's charity number?
Research Data Scotland's charity number is SC051305. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051305?
Search SC051305 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 Research Data Scotland do?
We work with researchers, analysts and policymakers to make it faster and simpler to access public sector data for research
Does Research Data Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Research Data Scotland. 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 Research Data Scotland?
Research Data Scotland's website is http://www.researchdata.scot — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.