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title: "Scottish Economic Society — check charity number SC021757 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Scottish Economic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021757. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-economic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:01:00.230Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Scottish Economic Society is a registered charity (number SC021757) 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 £146,145 (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 Economic Society?

Registered charity number

SC021757

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Aberdeen

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£146,145

Website

[www.scotecon.org](http://www.scotecon.org/)

## What does Scottish Economic Society do?

The Society endeavours to advance the study and teaching of economics and to provide a forum for the discussion of Scottish economic problems and their relationship to the political and social life of Scotland. We do this by running an annual academic conference and by organising an event for schools.

## What causes is Scottish Economic Society registered for?

the advancement of education

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Economic Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Economic Society 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Economic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Scottish Economic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021757) 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 Economic Society's charity number?

Scottish Economic Society's charity number is SC021757. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC021757?

Search SC021757 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 Economic Society do?

The Society endeavours to advance the study and teaching of economics and to provide a forum for the discussion of Scottish economic problems and their relationship to the political and social life of Scotland. We do this by running an annual academic conference and by organising an event for schools.

Does Scottish Economic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Economic Society. 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 Economic Society?

Scottish Economic Society's website is http://www.scotecon.org — 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=SC021757).