--- title: "Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh — check charity number SC009465 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009465. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-college-of-physicians-of-edinburgh retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:10:34.024Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is a registered charity (number SC009465) 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 £9,909,385 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 College of Physicians of Edinburgh? Registered charity number SC009465 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £9,909,385 Website [www.rcpe.ac.uk](http://www.rcpe.ac.uk/) ## What does Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh do? The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh's mission is to promote and improve the science and practice of medicine. Through its current cohort of over 14,500 Fellows and Members worldwide, it meets this purpose by maintaining standards of training, assessment and professional development and helping physicians and other medical practitioners pursue and enrich their careers by influencing health policy and through its world-renowned education and training programme. ## What causes is Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh 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-college-of-physicians-of-edinburgh&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rcpe.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009465) 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 College of Physicians of Edinburgh's charity number? Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh's charity number is SC009465. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC009465? Search SC009465 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 College of Physicians of Edinburgh do? The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh's mission is to promote and improve the science and practice of medicine. Through its current cohort of over 14,500 Fellows and Members worldwide, it meets this purpose by maintaining standards of training, assessment and professional development and helping physicians and other medical practitioners pursue and enrich their careers by influencing health policy and through its world-renowned education and training programme. Does Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. 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 College of Physicians of Edinburgh? Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh's website is http://www.rcpe.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=SC009465).