--- title: "SWI Powmil Institute — check charity number SC026483 | CharityCompare" description: "Is SWI Powmil Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC026483. 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/swi-powmil-institute retrieved: 2026-08-26T09:22:09.878Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer SWI Powmil Institute is a registered charity (number SC026483) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,473 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 SWI Powmil Institute? Registered charity number SC026483 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £2,473 ## What does SWI Powmil Institute do? The newly elected committee members meet each year after the AGM to decide upon the syllabus for the next session. Their aim is to provide a varied programme which is designed to encourage our members to try new crafts, recipes and improve their gardening skills. Alongside that we invite speakers to our meetings to share their experiences and knowledge. These experiences may include travels and adventures, business development or details of the work of another charitable organisation. We also join with other SWI groups, at meetings local and nationally, to participate in similar activities.… ## What causes is SWI Powmil Institute registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for SWI Powmil Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. SWI Powmil Institute 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=swi-powmil-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is SWI Powmil Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. SWI Powmil Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC026483) 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 SWI Powmil Institute's charity number? SWI Powmil Institute's charity number is SC026483. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC026483? Search SC026483 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 SWI Powmil Institute do? The newly elected committee members meet each year after the AGM to decide upon the syllabus for the next session. Their aim is to provide a varied programme which is designed to encourage our members to try new crafts, recipes and improve their gardening skills. Alongside that we invite speakers to our meetings to share their experiences and knowledge. These experiences may include travels and adventures, business development or details of the work of another charitable organisation. We also join with other SWI groups, at meetings local and nationally, to participate in similar activities.… Does SWI Powmil Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SWI Powmil Institute. 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 SWI Powmil Institute? SWI Powmil Institute does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC026483).