--- title: "The Burn — check charity number SC039173 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Burn a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039173. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-burn retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:02:10.102Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Burn is a registered charity (number SC039173) 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 £18,369,000 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 The Burn? Registered charity number SC039173 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £18,369,000 Website [www.goodenough.ac.uk](http://www.goodenough.ac.uk/) ## What does The Burn do? The College's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following: to organise, encourage and assist the education in England and Scotland of students ('Resident members of the College') from any part of the world, giving preference to students from The Commonwealth (with priority for students from those nations less able from time to time to provide resources and facilities of their own) Provided that : for the purposes of this article 4 the expression 'student' shall mean and include all persons, who for the purposes of education in any branch of knowledge, thought, philosophy… ## What causes is The Burn registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Burn yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Burn 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-burn&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.goodenough.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Burn a legitimate charity? Yes. The Burn is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039173) 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 Burn's charity number? The Burn's charity number is SC039173. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039173? Search SC039173 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 Burn do? The College's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following: to organise, encourage and assist the education in England and Scotland of students ('Resident members of the College') from any part of the world, giving preference to students from The Commonwealth (with priority for students from those nations less able from time to time to provide resources and facilities of their own) Provided that : for the purposes of this article 4 the expression 'student' shall mean and include all persons, who for the purposes of education in any branch of knowledge, thought, philosophy… Does The Burn have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Burn. 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 Burn? The Burn's website is http://www.goodenough.ac.uk — 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=SC039173).