--- title: "Stewart Society Benevolent Fund — check charity number SC000692 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stewart Society Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000692. 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/stewart-society-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-26T00:02:44.846Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stewart Society Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number SC000692) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £21,313 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Stewart Society Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number SC000692 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £21,313 Website [www.stewartsociety.org](http://www.stewartsociety.org/) ## What does Stewart Society Benevolent Fund do? The Benevolent Fund gives small grants to students at institutes of Further or Higher education in Scotland eligible to be members of the Stewart Society. to help with their studies or in gaining employment. ## What causes is Stewart Society Benevolent Fund registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stewart Society Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stewart Society Benevolent Fund 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=stewart-society-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stewartsociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stewart Society Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Stewart Society Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000692) 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 Stewart Society Benevolent Fund's charity number? Stewart Society Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC000692. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000692? Search SC000692 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 Stewart Society Benevolent Fund do? The Benevolent Fund gives small grants to students at institutes of Further or Higher education in Scotland eligible to be members of the Stewart Society. to help with their studies or in gaining employment. Does Stewart Society Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stewart Society Benevolent Fund. 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 Stewart Society Benevolent Fund? Stewart Society Benevolent Fund's website is http://www.stewartsociety.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=SC000692).