--- title: "Argyll College — check charity number SC026685 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Argyll College a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC026685. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/argyll-college retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:56:42.129Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Argyll College is a registered charity (number SC026685) 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 £5,995,012 (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 Argyll College? Registered charity number SC026685 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £5,995,012 Website [www.argyllcollege.ac.uk](http://www.argyllcollege.ac.uk/) ## What does Argyll College do? Argyll College UHI provides high quality innovative education opportunities, acts as an economic driver to enhance the skills and development of the local economy and develop a reputation for excellence which will encourage students to study in the communities we serve. The charity provides a range of further and higher education to as many of the communities in the area as possible. It does this by having a network of centres, some small, some large, in all the main centres of population. The main annual objectives of the charity are to meet the educational delivery targets set by SFC. to ma… ## What causes is Argyll College registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Argyll College yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Argyll College 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=argyll-college&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.argyllcollege.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Argyll College a legitimate charity? Yes. Argyll College is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC026685) 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 Argyll College's charity number? Argyll College's charity number is SC026685. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC026685? Search SC026685 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 Argyll College do? Argyll College UHI provides high quality innovative education opportunities, acts as an economic driver to enhance the skills and development of the local economy and develop a reputation for excellence which will encourage students to study in the communities we serve. The charity provides a range of further and higher education to as many of the communities in the area as possible. It does this by having a network of centres, some small, some large, in all the main centres of population. The main annual objectives of the charity are to meet the educational delivery targets set by SFC. to ma… Does Argyll College have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Argyll College. 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 Argyll College? Argyll College's website is http://www.argyllcollege.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=SC026685).