--- title: "Scottish Council Of Independent Schools — check charity number SC018033 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Council Of Independent Schools a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC018033. 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/scottish-council-of-independent-schools retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:14:04.457Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Council Of Independent Schools is a registered charity (number SC018033) 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 £572,473 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Scottish Council Of Independent Schools? Registered charity number SC018033 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £572,473 Website [www.scis.org.uk](http://www.scis.org.uk/) ## What does Scottish Council Of Independent Schools do? The Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) is the representative body for the independent school sector in Scotland. Our membership is comprised of both mainstream schools, and specialist schools for children and young people with complex needs. Our aim is to promote advance and support education in the independent school sector, and work in partnership with state schools and others for the benefit of as many pupils in Scotland as possible. The organisation delivers professional learning courses for senior leaders, teachers and other staff working in the independent sector, and o… ## What causes is Scottish Council Of Independent Schools registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Council Of Independent Schools yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Council Of Independent Schools 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=scottish-council-of-independent-schools&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.scis.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Council Of Independent Schools a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Council Of Independent Schools is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC018033) 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 Scottish Council Of Independent Schools's charity number? Scottish Council Of Independent Schools's charity number is SC018033. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC018033? Search SC018033 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 Scottish Council Of Independent Schools do? The Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) is the representative body for the independent school sector in Scotland. Our membership is comprised of both mainstream schools, and specialist schools for children and young people with complex needs. Our aim is to promote advance and support education in the independent school sector, and work in partnership with state schools and others for the benefit of as many pupils in Scotland as possible. The organisation delivers professional learning courses for senior leaders, teachers and other staff working in the independent sector, and o… Does Scottish Council Of Independent Schools have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Council Of Independent Schools. 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 Scottish Council Of Independent Schools? Scottish Council Of Independent Schools's website is http://www.scis.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=SC018033).