--- title: "Slate — check charity number SC037862 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Slate a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037862. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/slate retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:08.054Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Slate is a registered charity (number SC037862) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,097 (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 Slate? Registered charity number SC037862 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,097 Website [www.slatecharity.com](http://www.slatecharity.com/) ## What does Slate do? As a professional storyteller with international connections in writing and storytelling, I set up a number of projects and competitions* to help teach English to students living and working abroad. Through fundraising we gather prize money to allow students in Uzbekistan to win cash, books and certificates. We also provide goodwill gifts and birthday cards for vulnerable children in various countries. On Line meetings with students of interpreting and real time live storytelling sessions. Some of these links go back to 2001 and the origin of the work there. Post covid we have established lin… ## What causes is Slate registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Slate yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Slate 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=slate&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.slatecharity.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Slate a legitimate charity? Yes. Slate is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037862) 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 Slate's charity number? Slate's charity number is SC037862. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037862? Search SC037862 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 Slate do? As a professional storyteller with international connections in writing and storytelling, I set up a number of projects and competitions* to help teach English to students living and working abroad. Through fundraising we gather prize money to allow students in Uzbekistan to win cash, books and certificates. We also provide goodwill gifts and birthday cards for vulnerable children in various countries. On Line meetings with students of interpreting and real time live storytelling sessions. Some of these links go back to 2001 and the origin of the work there. Post covid we have established lin… Does Slate have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Slate. 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 Slate? Slate's website is http://www.slatecharity.com — 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=SC037862).