--- title: "The Embroiderers' Guild — check charity number SC040142 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Embroiderers' Guild a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040142. 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-embroiderers-guild-2 retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:03:46.143Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Embroiderers' Guild is a registered charity (number SC040142) 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 £166,531 (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 Embroiderers' Guild? Registered charity number SC040142 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £166,531 Website [www.embroiderersguild.com](http://www.embroiderersguild.com/) ## What does The Embroiderers' Guild do? (A) to promote and encourage the art of embroidery and related crafts and encourage the creation of fine articles incorporating the use of or associated with embroidery. (B) To educate the public in the history and art of embroidery and to undertake or support research in that subject and to publish the useful results of that research. and (C) to collect document preserve exhibit and interpret examples of fine embroidery which are of historical or educational merit and to make available to the public such articles. ## What causes is The Embroiderers' Guild registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Embroiderers' Guild yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Embroiderers' Guild 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-embroiderers-guild-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.embroiderersguild.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Embroiderers' Guild a legitimate charity? Yes. The Embroiderers' Guild is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040142) 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 Embroiderers' Guild's charity number? The Embroiderers' Guild's charity number is SC040142. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040142? Search SC040142 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 Embroiderers' Guild do? (A) to promote and encourage the art of embroidery and related crafts and encourage the creation of fine articles incorporating the use of or associated with embroidery. (B) To educate the public in the history and art of embroidery and to undertake or support research in that subject and to publish the useful results of that research. and (C) to collect document preserve exhibit and interpret examples of fine embroidery which are of historical or educational merit and to make available to the public such articles. Does The Embroiderers' Guild have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Embroiderers' Guild. 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 Embroiderers' Guild? The Embroiderers' Guild's website is http://www.embroiderersguild.com — 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=SC040142).