--- title: "Scottish Text Society — check charity number SC021308 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Text Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021308. 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-text-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:59:22.738Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Text Society is a registered charity (number SC021308) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £10,155 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Text Society? Registered charity number SC021308 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £10,155 Website [www.scottishtextsociety.org](http://www.scottishtextsociety.org/) ## What does Scottish Text Society do? The charity is set up to make texts written in pre-modern Scotland more accessible, through scholarly editions and philological investigation. Its primary focus is on literary texts in Scots written before 1700. however, as appropriate, it has published material written in Scottish English and Latin. Publication editors and writers submit proposals for publications to the Society's Council for careful consideration. if accepted, a contract is issued, and an editor is assigned an editorial adviser from Council or former Council members to support the work. The Society aims to publish a volume… ## What causes is Scottish Text Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Text Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Text 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? 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-text-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.scottishtextsociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Text Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Text Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021308) 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 Text Society's charity number? Scottish Text Society's charity number is SC021308. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC021308? Search SC021308 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 Text Society do? The charity is set up to make texts written in pre-modern Scotland more accessible, through scholarly editions and philological investigation. Its primary focus is on literary texts in Scots written before 1700. however, as appropriate, it has published material written in Scottish English and Latin. Publication editors and writers submit proposals for publications to the Society's Council for careful consideration. if accepted, a contract is issued, and an editor is assigned an editorial adviser from Council or former Council members to support the work. The Society aims to publish a volume… Does Scottish Text Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Text 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 Text Society? Scottish Text Society's website is http://www.scottishtextsociety.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=SC021308).