--- title: "Apra — check charity number SC052211 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Apra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052211. 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/apra retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:21:38.958Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Apra is a registered charity (number SC052211) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Apra? Registered charity number SC052211 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Apra do? To advance multidisciplinary creative inquiry and education in the arts and sciences. Planned main activities include: establishing the APRA archive in Edinburgh. Giving out two fellowships, a multidisciplinary fellowship and a philosophy dissertation fellowship. and supporting the Scottish and international art public in the exhibition and research of Adrian Piper's work ## What causes is Apra registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Apra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Apra 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=apra&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Apra a legitimate charity? Yes. Apra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052211) 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 Apra's charity number? Apra's charity number is SC052211. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052211? Search SC052211 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 Apra do? To advance multidisciplinary creative inquiry and education in the arts and sciences. Planned main activities include: establishing the APRA archive in Edinburgh. Giving out two fellowships, a multidisciplinary fellowship and a philosophy dissertation fellowship. and supporting the Scottish and international art public in the exhibition and research of Adrian Piper's work Does Apra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Apra. 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 Apra? Apra 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=SC052211).