--- title: "William Harris Institution — check charity number SC013846 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Harris Institution a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC013846. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-harris-institution retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:50:10.654Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Harris Institution is a registered charity (number SC013846) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £146,249 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 William Harris Institution? Registered charity number SC013846 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £146,249 ## What does William Harris Institution do? The object of the institution as set out in its Constitution is the relief of poverty of pensioners of not less than 52, natives of Dundee or its suburbs or domiciled in Dundee or suburbs for 15 years and with an ordinary place of residence within 6 miles from the centre of Dundee who are in necessitous circumstances ## What causes is William Harris Institution registered for? the prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Harris Institution yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Harris Institution 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=william-harris-institution&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Harris Institution a legitimate charity? Yes. William Harris Institution is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC013846) 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 William Harris Institution's charity number? William Harris Institution's charity number is SC013846. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC013846? Search SC013846 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 William Harris Institution do? The object of the institution as set out in its Constitution is the relief of poverty of pensioners of not less than 52, natives of Dundee or its suburbs or domiciled in Dundee or suburbs for 15 years and with an ordinary place of residence within 6 miles from the centre of Dundee who are in necessitous circumstances Does William Harris Institution have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Harris Institution. 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 William Harris Institution? William Harris Institution 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=SC013846).