--- title: "Sruc — check charity number SC003712 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sruc a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003712. 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/sruc retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:15:49.453Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sruc is a registered charity (number SC003712) 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; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £84,723,000 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Sruc? Registered charity number SC003712 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £84,723,000 Website [www.sruc.ac.uk](http://www.sruc.ac.uk/) ## What does Sruc do? SRUC is a unique institution founded on world-class research. In the recently published 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) – a peer assessment of the quality of UK universities’ research across all disciplines – SRUC, with University of Edinburgh - our submission partner, reaffirmed its research strength by demonstrating the greatest research power (volume x quality) in Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences. SRUC’s tertiary model delivers comprehensive skills, education, business support and consultancy services for Scotland’s rural industries, and associated food and drink sector.… ## What causes is Sruc registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sruc yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sruc 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=sruc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sruc.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sruc a legitimate charity? Yes. Sruc is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003712) 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 Sruc's charity number? Sruc's charity number is SC003712. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003712? Search SC003712 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 Sruc do? SRUC is a unique institution founded on world-class research. In the recently published 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) – a peer assessment of the quality of UK universities’ research across all disciplines – SRUC, with University of Edinburgh - our submission partner, reaffirmed its research strength by demonstrating the greatest research power (volume x quality) in Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences. SRUC’s tertiary model delivers comprehensive skills, education, business support and consultancy services for Scotland’s rural industries, and associated food and drink sector.… Does Sruc have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sruc. 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 Sruc? Sruc's website is http://www.sruc.ac.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=SC003712).