--- title: "Stair Society — check charity number SC015283 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stair Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015283. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stair-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T20:50:49.862Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stair Society is a registered charity (number SC015283) 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 £29,917 (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 Stair Society? Registered charity number SC015283 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £29,917 Website [www.stairsociety.org](http://www.stairsociety.org/) ## What does Stair Society do? We aim to encourage the study and increase knowledge of the history of Scots law. We do this principally by publishing critical editions of key historical texts, or commentaries on aspects of the history of the development of Scots law from earliest times to date. Our publications are highly regarded as important contributions to the study and teaching of the history of Scots law. We supplement this activity by holding an annual public lecture on an aspect of legal history by a prominent academic or practitioner, and in 2025 we also arranged a legal moot for students on a legal question ro… ## What causes is Stair Society registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stair Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stair Society 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=stair-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stairsociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stair Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Stair Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015283) 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 Stair Society's charity number? Stair Society's charity number is SC015283. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015283? Search SC015283 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 Stair Society do? We aim to encourage the study and increase knowledge of the history of Scots law. We do this principally by publishing critical editions of key historical texts, or commentaries on aspects of the history of the development of Scots law from earliest times to date. Our publications are highly regarded as important contributions to the study and teaching of the history of Scots law. We supplement this activity by holding an annual public lecture on an aspect of legal history by a prominent academic or practitioner, and in 2025 we also arranged a legal moot for students on a legal question ro… Does Stair Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stair Society. 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 Stair Society? Stair Society's website is http://www.stairsociety.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=SC015283).