--- title: "Royal Scottish Academy — check charity number SC004198 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Scottish Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004198. 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-scottish-academy retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:07:11.006Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Scottish Academy is a registered charity (number SC004198) 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; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £1,507,121 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Scottish Academy? Registered charity number SC004198 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,507,121 Website [www.royalscottishacademy.org](http://www.royalscottishacademy.org/) ## What does Royal Scottish Academy do? The Royal Scottish Academy supports art and architecture in Scotland. Founded in 1826, we are an independent, non-governmental charitable institution led by our Academicians. Academicians are prominent artists and architects elected by their peers who govern the RSA on a democratic basis. We believe that creativity in art and architecture is valuable to the nation. We support artists and architects in their creative process. To achieve this we: uphold best practice in contemporary Scottish art and architecture. maintain a collection, archive and library relating to the history of Scottish art… ## What causes is Royal Scottish Academy registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or scienceany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Scottish Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Scottish Academy 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-scottish-academy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.royalscottishacademy.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Scottish Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Scottish Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004198) 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 Scottish Academy's charity number? Royal Scottish Academy's charity number is SC004198. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004198? Search SC004198 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 Scottish Academy do? The Royal Scottish Academy supports art and architecture in Scotland. Founded in 1826, we are an independent, non-governmental charitable institution led by our Academicians. Academicians are prominent artists and architects elected by their peers who govern the RSA on a democratic basis. We believe that creativity in art and architecture is valuable to the nation. We support artists and architects in their creative process. To achieve this we: uphold best practice in contemporary Scottish art and architecture. maintain a collection, archive and library relating to the history of Scottish art… Does Royal Scottish Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Scottish Academy. 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 Scottish Academy? Royal Scottish Academy's website is http://www.royalscottishacademy.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=SC004198).