--- title: "Scottish Council On Human Bioethics — check charity number SC034372 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Council On Human Bioethics a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC034372. 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-on-human-bioethics retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:04:38.903Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Council On Human Bioethics is a registered charity (number SC034372) 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 health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £36,106 (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 Scottish Council On Human Bioethics? Registered charity number SC034372 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £36,106 ## What does Scottish Council On Human Bioethics do? Core Purposes 1. To collect and evaluate evidence and information relating to ethical issues in medicine from which to inform public debate in Scotland. 2. To engage, assist and advise Scottish legislators, fellow professionals and other interested parties with ethical analysis in medicine and comment on these issues. 3. To respond to media interest in Scotland by the release of relevant and reliable information and comment. 4. To encourage Scottish society to engage in ethical discussions of relevant topics in medicine and biology. Activities The Scottish Council on Human Bioethics… ## What causes is Scottish Council On Human Bioethics registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Council On Human Bioethics yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Council On Human Bioethics 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-on-human-bioethics&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Council On Human Bioethics a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Council On Human Bioethics is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC034372) 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 On Human Bioethics's charity number? Scottish Council On Human Bioethics's charity number is SC034372. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC034372? Search SC034372 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 On Human Bioethics do? Core Purposes 1. To collect and evaluate evidence and information relating to ethical issues in medicine from which to inform public debate in Scotland. 2. To engage, assist and advise Scottish legislators, fellow professionals and other interested parties with ethical analysis in medicine and comment on these issues. 3. To respond to media interest in Scotland by the release of relevant and reliable information and comment. 4. To encourage Scottish society to engage in ethical discussions of relevant topics in medicine and biology. Activities The Scottish Council on Human Bioethics… Does Scottish Council On Human Bioethics have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Council On Human Bioethics. 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 On Human Bioethics? Scottish Council On Human Bioethics 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=SC034372).