--- title: "Royal College of Psychiatrists — check charity number SC038369 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal College of Psychiatrists a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038369. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-college-of-psychiatrists retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:04:46.869Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal College of Psychiatrists is a registered charity (number SC038369) 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 £29,606,000 (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 College of Psychiatrists? Registered charity number SC038369 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £29,606,000 Website [www.rcpsych.ac.uk](http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/) ## What does Royal College of Psychiatrists do? (a) advance the science and practice of psychiatry and related subjects. (b) further public education therein. (c) promote study and research work in psychiatry and all sciences and disciplines connected with the understanding and treatment of mental disorder in all its forms and aspects and related subjects and publish the results of all such study and research. ## What causes is Royal College of Psychiatrists registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal College of Psychiatrists yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal College of Psychiatrists 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-psychiatrists&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal College of Psychiatrists a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal College of Psychiatrists is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038369) 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 Psychiatrists's charity number? Royal College of Psychiatrists's charity number is SC038369. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038369? Search SC038369 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 Psychiatrists do? (a) advance the science and practice of psychiatry and related subjects. (b) further public education therein. (c) promote study and research work in psychiatry and all sciences and disciplines connected with the understanding and treatment of mental disorder in all its forms and aspects and related subjects and publish the results of all such study and research. Does Royal College of Psychiatrists have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal College of Psychiatrists. 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 Psychiatrists? Royal College of Psychiatrists's website is http://www.rcpsych.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=SC038369).