--- title: "Sight Scotland — check charity number SC017167 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sight Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC017167. 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/sight-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:06:23.037Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sight Scotland is a registered charity (number SC017167) 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 health; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £21,067,000 (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 Sight Scotland? Registered charity number SC017167 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £21,067,000 Website [www.sightscotland.org.uk](http://www.sightscotland.org.uk/) ## What does Sight Scotland do? Sight Scotland, formerly Royal Blind, is Scotland’s largest visual impairment organisation, dedicated to addressing visual impairment challenges for over 230 years. Our services support people at all stages of sight loss and include learning services, community support, residential care, enterprise, and research funding. The Royal Blind School now serves children and young people with complex needs and offers outreach services to local authorities. The Scottish Braille Press focuses on transcribing large print and audio documents, primarily for the financial sector. Our residential care servi… ## What causes is Sight Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sight Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sight Scotland 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=sight-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sightscotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sight Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Sight Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017167) 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 Sight Scotland's charity number? Sight Scotland's charity number is SC017167. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017167? Search SC017167 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 Sight Scotland do? Sight Scotland, formerly Royal Blind, is Scotland’s largest visual impairment organisation, dedicated to addressing visual impairment challenges for over 230 years. Our services support people at all stages of sight loss and include learning services, community support, residential care, enterprise, and research funding. The Royal Blind School now serves children and young people with complex needs and offers outreach services to local authorities. The Scottish Braille Press focuses on transcribing large print and audio documents, primarily for the financial sector. Our residential care servi… Does Sight Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sight Scotland. 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 Sight Scotland? Sight Scotland's website is http://www.sightscotland.org.uk — 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=SC017167).