--- title: "Scotland Inheritance Fund — check charity number SC011836 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scotland Inheritance Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011836. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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/scotland-inheritance-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:00:19.840Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scotland Inheritance Fund is a registered charity (number SC011836) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £65,004 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Scotland Inheritance Fund? Registered charity number SC011836 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £65,004 ## What does Scotland Inheritance Fund do? SIF supports research and publication of materials relating to the culture and historical heritage of Scotland. Its major activity is to support, through funding, the European Ethnological Research Centre (EERC) at The University of Edinburgh. The Centre is a major institution in ethnology and is internationally recognised. It provides support through grants to assist in publications. Decisions on applications are made twice a year at the meetings of Trustees. ## What causes is Scotland Inheritance Fund registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scotland Inheritance Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scotland Inheritance Fund 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=scotland-inheritance-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scotland Inheritance Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Scotland Inheritance Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011836) 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 Scotland Inheritance Fund's charity number? Scotland Inheritance Fund's charity number is SC011836. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011836? Search SC011836 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 Scotland Inheritance Fund do? SIF supports research and publication of materials relating to the culture and historical heritage of Scotland. Its major activity is to support, through funding, the European Ethnological Research Centre (EERC) at The University of Edinburgh. The Centre is a major institution in ethnology and is internationally recognised. It provides support through grants to assist in publications. Decisions on applications are made twice a year at the meetings of Trustees. Does Scotland Inheritance Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotland Inheritance Fund. 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 Scotland Inheritance Fund? Scotland Inheritance Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC011836).