--- title: "West College Scotland — check charity number SC021185 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West College Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021185. the advancement of education charity based in West Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-college-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:01:52.546Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West College Scotland is a registered charity (number SC021185) 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 £60,266,000 (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 West College Scotland? Registered charity number SC021185 Status Registered (active) Charity type Educational endowment Location West Dunbartonshire Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £60,266,000 Website [www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk](http://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk/) ## What does West College Scotland do? The advancement of eduction ## What causes is West College Scotland registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West College Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West College 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=west-college-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West College Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. West College Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021185) 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 West College Scotland's charity number? West College Scotland's charity number is SC021185. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC021185? Search SC021185 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 West College Scotland do? The advancement of eduction Does West College Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West College 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 West College Scotland? West College Scotland's website is http://www.westcollegescotland.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=SC021185).