--- title: "Scots Philosophical Association — check charity number SC040535 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scots Philosophical Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040535. 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/scots-philosophical-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:07:49.456Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scots Philosophical Association is a registered charity (number SC040535) 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. Its latest reported income was £77,712 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Scots Philosophical Association? Registered charity number SC040535 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £77,712 Website [www.scotsphil.org.uk](http://www.scotsphil.org.uk/) ## What does Scots Philosophical Association do? The charity is designed to advance the study of Philosophy, exchange of philosophical ideas, and philosophical education in Scotland. To promote philosophical education we provide block grants to universities with post-graduate programmes in philosophy in Scotland. The grants are to be used for developmental activities for post-graduate students, such as traveling to present at a conference. Each university also receives a grant for promoting the department's activities. On a rotating basis, we provide a grant to one university to host a visiting philosopher. Finally, we fund conferences in w… ## What causes is Scots Philosophical Association registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scots Philosophical Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scots Philosophical Association 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=scots-philosophical-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.scotsphil.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scots Philosophical Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Scots Philosophical Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040535) 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 Scots Philosophical Association's charity number? Scots Philosophical Association's charity number is SC040535. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040535? Search SC040535 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 Scots Philosophical Association do? The charity is designed to advance the study of Philosophy, exchange of philosophical ideas, and philosophical education in Scotland. To promote philosophical education we provide block grants to universities with post-graduate programmes in philosophy in Scotland. The grants are to be used for developmental activities for post-graduate students, such as traveling to present at a conference. Each university also receives a grant for promoting the department's activities. On a rotating basis, we provide a grant to one university to host a visiting philosopher. Finally, we fund conferences in w… Does Scots Philosophical Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scots Philosophical Association. 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 Scots Philosophical Association? Scots Philosophical Association's website is http://www.scotsphil.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=SC040535).