--- title: "Room 13 — check charity number SC040509 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Room 13 a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040509. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/room-13 retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:48:10.719Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Room 13 is a registered charity (number SC040509) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £23,285 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Room 13? Registered charity number SC040509 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £23,285 Website [www.room13international.org](http://www.room13international.org/) ## What does Room 13 do? Room 13 is unique in the Scottish Highlands - we offer a combination of studio space, high quality equipment, professional creative guidance and a focus exclusively on young people ages 8 – 25 and the visual arts. We aim: • To provide young people across Lochaber with consistent access to creative opportunities shaped by their own ambitions and collective decisions • To enable young people to gain confidence and skills through engaging with the creative process – from experimentation to presentation, as individuals and in collaboration with peers, adult artists and the wider community • To pr… ## What causes is Room 13 registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Room 13 yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Room 13 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=room-13&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.room13international.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Room 13 a legitimate charity? Yes. Room 13 is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040509) 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 Room 13's charity number? Room 13's charity number is SC040509. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040509? Search SC040509 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 Room 13 do? Room 13 is unique in the Scottish Highlands - we offer a combination of studio space, high quality equipment, professional creative guidance and a focus exclusively on young people ages 8 – 25 and the visual arts. We aim: • To provide young people across Lochaber with consistent access to creative opportunities shaped by their own ambitions and collective decisions • To enable young people to gain confidence and skills through engaging with the creative process – from experimentation to presentation, as individuals and in collaboration with peers, adult artists and the wider community • To pr… Does Room 13 have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Room 13. 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 Room 13? Room 13's website is http://www.room13international.org — 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=SC040509).