--- title: "Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow — check charity number SC015557 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015557. 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-philosophical-society-of-glasgow retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:10:02.061Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow is a registered charity (number SC015557) 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 £68,511 (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 Philosophical Society of Glasgow? Registered charity number SC015557 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £68,511 Website [www.royalphil.org](http://www.royalphil.org/) ## What does Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow do? The Society was set up to aid study and to share knowledge. ## What causes is Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow 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-philosophical-society-of-glasgow&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.royalphil.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015557) 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 Philosophical Society of Glasgow's charity number? Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow's charity number is SC015557. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015557? Search SC015557 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 Philosophical Society of Glasgow do? The Society was set up to aid study and to share knowledge. Does Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow. 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 Philosophical Society of Glasgow? Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow's website is http://www.royalphil.org — 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=SC015557).