--- title: "Volunteer Scotland — check charity number SC013740 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Volunteer Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC013740. the advancement of education charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/volunteer-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:51:09.410Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Volunteer Scotland is a registered charity (number SC013740) 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 health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £1,768,153 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Volunteer Scotland? Registered charity number SC013740 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,768,153 Website [www.volunteerscotland.org.uk](http://www.volunteerscotland.org.uk/) ## What does Volunteer Scotland do? The vision of VDS is for more people volunteering, regularly, enjoyably and safely. We provide training, research and policy considerations and deliver on objectives as agreed with the Scottish Government. In addition we deliver a safeguarding service in conjunction with Disclosure Scotland. VDS is a counter signatory and provides advice ,training and support to organisations registered through us. ## What causes is Volunteer Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Volunteer Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Volunteer Scotland 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=volunteer-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.volunteerscotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Volunteer Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Volunteer Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC013740) 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 Volunteer Scotland's charity number? Volunteer Scotland's charity number is SC013740. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC013740? Search SC013740 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 Volunteer Scotland do? The vision of VDS is for more people volunteering, regularly, enjoyably and safely. We provide training, research and policy considerations and deliver on objectives as agreed with the Scottish Government. In addition we deliver a safeguarding service in conjunction with Disclosure Scotland. VDS is a counter signatory and provides advice ,training and support to organisations registered through us. Does Volunteer Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Volunteer Scotland. 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 Volunteer Scotland? Volunteer Scotland's website is http://www.volunteerscotland.org.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=SC013740).