--- title: "School of Ancient Crafts — check charity number SC043789 | CharityCompare" description: "Is School of Ancient Crafts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043789. 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/school-of-ancient-crafts retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:59:32.752Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer School of Ancient Crafts is a registered charity (number SC043789) 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 £200 (year ending 2025-01-01). 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 School of Ancient Crafts? Registered charity number SC043789 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-01-01) £200 Website [www.schoolofancientcrafts.org.uk](https://www.schoolofancientcrafts.org.uk/) ## What does School of Ancient Crafts do? The charity is set up to advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. To encourage the rediscovery of ancient craftsmanship skills, ancient technology and ancient ways of working with natural materials such as wood, clay, stone, metal. ## What causes is School of Ancient Crafts registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for School of Ancient Crafts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. School of Ancient Crafts 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=school-of-ancient-crafts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.schoolofancientcrafts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is School of Ancient Crafts a legitimate charity? Yes. School of Ancient Crafts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043789) 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 School of Ancient Crafts's charity number? School of Ancient Crafts's charity number is SC043789. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043789? Search SC043789 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 School of Ancient Crafts do? The charity is set up to advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. To encourage the rediscovery of ancient craftsmanship skills, ancient technology and ancient ways of working with natural materials such as wood, clay, stone, metal. Does School of Ancient Crafts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for School of Ancient Crafts. 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 School of Ancient Crafts? School of Ancient Crafts's website is https://www.schoolofancientcrafts.org.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=SC043789).