--- title: "Scottish National War Memorial — check charity number SC009869 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish National War Memorial a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009869. 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/scottish-national-war-memorial retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:46:16.240Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish National War Memorial is a registered charity (number SC009869) 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £298,387 (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 National War Memorial? Registered charity number SC009869 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £298,387 Website [www.snwm.org](http://www.snwm.org/) ## What does Scottish National War Memorial do? To maintain the Rolls of Honour and Memorials in the Shrine and arrange anniversaries to honour the Fallen ## What causes is Scottish National War Memorial registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish National War Memorial yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish National War Memorial 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-national-war-memorial&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.snwm.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish National War Memorial a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish National War Memorial is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009869) 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 National War Memorial's charity number? Scottish National War Memorial's charity number is SC009869. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC009869? Search SC009869 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 National War Memorial do? To maintain the Rolls of Honour and Memorials in the Shrine and arrange anniversaries to honour the Fallen Does Scottish National War Memorial have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish National War Memorial. 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 National War Memorial? Scottish National War Memorial's website is http://www.snwm.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=SC009869).