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title: "South Side Association — check charity number SC012262 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is South Side Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012262. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/south-side-association
retrieved: 2026-08-25T02:09:34.059Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

South Side Association is a registered charity (number SC012262) 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 citizenship or community development. 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 South Side Association?

Registered charity number

SC012262

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

City of Edinburgh

Website

[www.southsideassociation.co.uk](http://www.southsideassociation.co.uk/)

## What does South Side Association do?

Make life easier for locals

## What causes is South Side Association registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

## Why is there no Clarity Score for South Side Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. South Side Association 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=south-side-association&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.southsideassociation.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is South Side Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. South Side Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012262) 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 South Side Association's charity number?

South Side Association's charity number is SC012262. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC012262?

Search SC012262 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 South Side Association do?

Make life easier for locals

Does South Side Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South Side Association. 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 South Side Association?

South Side Association's website is http://www.southsideassociation.co.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=SC012262).