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title: "Rowett Research Institute — check charity number SC007269 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Rowett Research Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC007269. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rowett-research-institute
retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:01:38.728Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Rowett Research Institute is a registered charity (number SC007269) 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; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £413,829 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Rowett Research Institute?

Registered charity number

SC007269

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Aberdeen

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£413,829

Website

[www.abdn.ac.uk](http://www.abdn.ac.uk/)

## What does Rowett Research Institute do?

Provide grants to parent organisation in line with charitable objectives

## What causes is Rowett Research Institute registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rowett Research Institute yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rowett Research Institute 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Rowett Research Institute a legitimate charity?

Yes. Rowett Research Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC007269) 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 Rowett Research Institute's charity number?

Rowett Research Institute's charity number is SC007269. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC007269?

Search SC007269 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 Rowett Research Institute do?

Provide grants to parent organisation in line with charitable objectives

Does Rowett Research Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rowett Research Institute. 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 Rowett Research Institute?

Rowett Research Institute's website is http://www.abdn.ac.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=SC007269).