--- title: "Royal Conservatoire of Scotland — check charity number SC015855 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015855. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:16:52.784Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC015855) 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 £32,273,000 (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 Royal Conservatoire of Scotland? Registered charity number SC015855 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £32,273,000 Website [www.rcs.ac.uk](http://www.rcs.ac.uk/) ## What does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland do? RCS was incorporated as the Glasgow Athenaeum in December 1900, having been established in 1847 to provide further education for adults in the fields of commerce, science, and the arts. It is now an institution of higher education and was awarded degree awarding powers for taught degrees by the Privy Council on 13 May 1994. The principal activity of RCS is the provision of teaching, learning and research in, and for, the performing arts. Programmes offered range from short courses for young children through to PhD and include all genres of the performing arts and arts education. ## What causes is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 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-conservatoire-of-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rcs.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015855) 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 Conservatoire of Scotland's charity number? Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's charity number is SC015855. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015855? Search SC015855 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 Conservatoire of Scotland do? RCS was incorporated as the Glasgow Athenaeum in December 1900, having been established in 1847 to provide further education for adults in the fields of commerce, science, and the arts. It is now an institution of higher education and was awarded degree awarding powers for taught degrees by the Privy Council on 13 May 1994. The principal activity of RCS is the provision of teaching, learning and research in, and for, the performing arts. Programmes offered range from short courses for young children through to PhD and include all genres of the performing arts and arts education. Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. 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 Conservatoire of Scotland? Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's website is http://www.rcs.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=SC015855).