--- title: "The SOLAS Educational Fund — check charity number SC014558 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The SOLAS Educational Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC014558. 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/the-solas-educational-fund retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:53:54.333Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The SOLAS Educational Fund is a registered charity (number SC014558) 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 £38,640 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 SOLAS Educational Fund? Registered charity number SC014558 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 2025-07-31) £38,640 ## What does The SOLAS Educational Fund do? For the provision of educatioal courses and training for people studying for admission to the Society of Law Accountants in Scotland and the provision of grants towards the education and training of people studying cashroom, accountancy and other skills appropriate to Scottish legal firms. ## What causes is The SOLAS Educational Fund registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The SOLAS Educational Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The SOLAS Educational Fund 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-solas-educational-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The SOLAS Educational Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The SOLAS Educational Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC014558) 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 SOLAS Educational Fund's charity number? The SOLAS Educational Fund's charity number is SC014558. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC014558? Search SC014558 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 SOLAS Educational Fund do? For the provision of educatioal courses and training for people studying for admission to the Society of Law Accountants in Scotland and the provision of grants towards the education and training of people studying cashroom, accountancy and other skills appropriate to Scottish legal firms. Does The SOLAS Educational Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The SOLAS Educational Fund. 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 SOLAS Educational Fund? The SOLAS Educational Fund 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=SC014558).