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title: "Aprs — check charity number SC016139 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Aprs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016139. 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/aprs
retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:21:40.247Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Aprs is a registered charity (number SC016139) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £129,929 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Aprs?

Registered charity number

SC016139

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£129,929

Website

[www.aprs.scot](http://www.aprs.scot/)

## What does Aprs do?

We campaign on a number of issues including protection and accessibility of landscapes and countryside, greater planning protection for Green Belts and stricter environmental standards for data centres and battery storage installations. We are actively involved in national policy development and advocacy, and we take the insights from our community support work and use them to change policy for the better. By working both “outside track” with communities and “inside track” with policymakers, we bridge the gap between lived experience and legislation. For example, last year brought a major su…

## What causes is Aprs registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aprs yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aprs 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.aprs.scot/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Aprs a legitimate charity?

Yes. Aprs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016139) 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 Aprs's charity number?

Aprs's charity number is SC016139. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016139?

Search SC016139 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 Aprs do?

We campaign on a number of issues including protection and accessibility of landscapes and countryside, greater planning protection for Green Belts and stricter environmental standards for data centres and battery storage installations. We are actively involved in national policy development and advocacy, and we take the insights from our community support work and use them to change policy for the better. By working both “outside track” with communities and “inside track” with policymakers, we bridge the gap between lived experience and legislation. For example, last year brought a major su…

Does Aprs have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aprs. 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 Aprs?

Aprs's website is http://www.aprs.scot — 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=SC016139).