--- title: "Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation — check charity number SC025853 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC025853. 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-women-s-institutes-caithness-federation retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:33:17.446Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation is a registered charity (number SC025853) 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 £4,986 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation? Registered charity number SC025853 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £4,986 ## What does Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation do? The aim of the charity are those of Scottish Woman's Rural Institutes, principally to. advance the education and training of those who live and work in the country, or are interested in country life, in home skills, family welfare and citizenship. to promote the preservation of Scotland's traditions and its rural heritage. and to promote the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreational and leisure time occupation so that the condition of life of people who live in the country, or who are interested in country life, may be improved. ## What causes is Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation 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-women-s-institutes-caithness-federation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC025853) 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 Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation's charity number? Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation's charity number is SC025853. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC025853? Search SC025853 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 Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation do? The aim of the charity are those of Scottish Woman's Rural Institutes, principally to. advance the education and training of those who live and work in the country, or are interested in country life, in home skills, family welfare and citizenship. to promote the preservation of Scotland's traditions and its rural heritage. and to promote the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreational and leisure time occupation so that the condition of life of people who live in the country, or who are interested in country life, may be improved. Does Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation. 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 Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation? Scottish Women’s Institutes Caithness Federation 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=SC025853).