--- title: "St Columba's School Ltd — check charity number SC012598 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Columba's School Ltd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012598. the advancement of education charity based in Inverclyde. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-columba-s-school-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:23:50.106Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Columba's School Ltd is a registered charity (number SC012598) 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 £8,442,775 (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 St Columba's School Ltd? Registered charity number SC012598 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Inverclyde Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £8,442,775 Website [www.st-columbas.org](http://www.st-columbas.org/) ## What does St Columba's School Ltd do? St Columba's School is an independent school, set up to provide education for pupils aged 3-18. ## What causes is St Columba's School Ltd registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Columba's School Ltd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Columba's School Ltd 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=st-columba-s-school-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.st-columbas.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Columba's School Ltd a legitimate charity? Yes. St Columba's School Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012598) 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 St Columba's School Ltd's charity number? St Columba's School Ltd's charity number is SC012598. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012598? Search SC012598 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 St Columba's School Ltd do? St Columba's School is an independent school, set up to provide education for pupils aged 3-18. Does St Columba's School Ltd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Columba's School Ltd. 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 St Columba's School Ltd? St Columba's School Ltd's website is http://www.st-columbas.org — 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=SC012598).