--- title: "The Academy — check charity number SC054723 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054723. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-academy retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:40:44.354Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Academy is a registered charity (number SC054723) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 The Academy? Registered charity number SC054723 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire ## What does The Academy do? The Organisation’s main purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Organisation’s Purposes are: the prevention or relief of poverty The advancement of education The relief of those in need ## What causes is The Academy registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Academy 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=the-academy&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. The Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054723) 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 The Academy's charity number? The Academy's charity number is SC054723. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054723? Search SC054723 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 The Academy do? The Organisation’s main purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Organisation’s Purposes are: the prevention or relief of poverty The advancement of education The relief of those in need Does The Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Academy. 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 The Academy? The Academy 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=SC054723).