--- title: "Royal Celtic Society — check charity number SC009877 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Celtic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009877. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-celtic-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:59:42.037Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Celtic Society is a registered charity (number SC009877) 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 £9,551 (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 Royal Celtic Society? Registered charity number SC009877 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £9,551 Website [www.royalcelticsociety.scot](https://www.royalcelticsociety.scot/) ## What does Royal Celtic Society do? The primary object of the Society is to maintain and promote interest in history, traditions, Scottish Gaelic language, arts and music of Scotland. To that end the Society adopts such means as from time to time may appear expedient, and in particular it may: (i) publish or assist in the publication of suitable material, ancient or modern. (ii) give grants for original composition in Gaelic prose or verse, for skill in the composition or execution of music, for proficiency in the arts, music and industries of Scotland and for such other merit as the Society in carrying out its primary object m… ## What causes is Royal Celtic Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Celtic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Celtic Society 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=royal-celtic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.royalcelticsociety.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Celtic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Celtic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009877) 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 Royal Celtic Society's charity number? Royal Celtic Society's charity number is SC009877. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC009877? Search SC009877 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 Royal Celtic Society do? The primary object of the Society is to maintain and promote interest in history, traditions, Scottish Gaelic language, arts and music of Scotland. To that end the Society adopts such means as from time to time may appear expedient, and in particular it may: (i) publish or assist in the publication of suitable material, ancient or modern. (ii) give grants for original composition in Gaelic prose or verse, for skill in the composition or execution of music, for proficiency in the arts, music and industries of Scotland and for such other merit as the Society in carrying out its primary object m… Does Royal Celtic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Celtic Society. 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 Royal Celtic Society? Royal Celtic Society's website is https://www.royalcelticsociety.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](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=SC009877).