--- title: "Sescot Radio — check charity number SC049260 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sescot Radio a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049260. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sescot-radio retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:55:05.009Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sescot Radio is a registered charity (number SC049260) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £23,184 (year ending 2021-04-30). 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 Sescot Radio? Registered charity number SC049260 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2021-04-30) £23,184 Website [www.sescotradio.scot](http://www.sescotradio.scot/) ## What does Sescot Radio do? 4. The organisation's purposes are: 1. To advance community development and citizenship by: i. Encouraging the involvement and promotion of community organisations and events through the use of the community radio station. ii. Encouraging volunteering at all levels of the organisation by all interested members of our community. 2. To advance education by: i. Offering training and the opportunity to learn about all the roles involved in the running of the community radio station. ## What causes is Sescot Radio registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sescot Radio yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sescot Radio 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=sescot-radio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sescotradio.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sescot Radio a legitimate charity? Yes. Sescot Radio is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049260) 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 Sescot Radio's charity number? Sescot Radio's charity number is SC049260. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049260? Search SC049260 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 Sescot Radio do? 4. The organisation's purposes are: 1. To advance community development and citizenship by: i. Encouraging the involvement and promotion of community organisations and events through the use of the community radio station. ii. Encouraging volunteering at all levels of the organisation by all interested members of our community. 2. To advance education by: i. Offering training and the opportunity to learn about all the roles involved in the running of the community radio station. Does Sescot Radio have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sescot Radio. 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 Sescot Radio? Sescot Radio's website is http://www.sescotradio.scot — 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=SC049260).