--- title: "The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity — check charity number SC016483 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016483. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/the-royal-scots-dragoon-guards-charity retrieved: 2026-08-28T02:01:07.174Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity is a registered charity (number SC016483) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £163,623 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity? Registered charity number SC016483 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £163,623 ## What does The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity do? The Charity Trustees shall hold and apply the Charity’s Property (the “The Charity’s Property”) in such manner as they think for any purposes which appear to them in their absolute discretion directed to the improvement, efficiency, benefit or welfare of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (the “Regiment”), or any unit thereof, or the Regimental Association of the Regiment. The Charity Trustees may seek to assist beneficiaries of the Charity (“Beneficiaries”) in poverty or at risk of poverty by providing grants or loans or such other assistance as they consider fit. They may seek to improve the pr… ## What causes is The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity 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-royal-scots-dragoon-guards-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016483) 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 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity's charity number? The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity's charity number is SC016483. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016483? Search SC016483 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 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity do? The Charity Trustees shall hold and apply the Charity’s Property (the “The Charity’s Property”) in such manner as they think for any purposes which appear to them in their absolute discretion directed to the improvement, efficiency, benefit or welfare of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (the “Regiment”), or any unit thereof, or the Regimental Association of the Regiment. The Charity Trustees may seek to assist beneficiaries of the Charity (“Beneficiaries”) in poverty or at risk of poverty by providing grants or loans or such other assistance as they consider fit. They may seek to improve the pr… Does The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity. 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 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity? The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity 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=SC016483).