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Registered charity · No. SC005317Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)City of Edinburgh

Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh

Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh is a registered charity (number SC005317) 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 £12,053,000 (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 Surgeons Of Edinburgh?

Registered charity number
SC005317
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£12,053,000

What does Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh do?

To promote the heritage and history of the College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and to maintain its historical site.

What causes is Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal College Of Surgeons 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh a legitimate charity?
Yes. Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005317) 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 Surgeons Of Edinburgh's charity number?
Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh's charity number is SC005317. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC005317?
Search SC005317 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 Surgeons Of Edinburgh do?
To promote the heritage and history of the College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and to maintain its historical site.
Does Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal College Of Surgeons 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 Surgeons Of Edinburgh?
Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh's website is http://www.rcsed.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.