--- title: "ASH Scotland — check charity number SC010412 | CharityCompare" description: "Is ASH Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC010412. the advancement of health 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/ash-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:07:26.913Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer ASH Scotland is a registered charity (number SC010412) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £844,872 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 ASH Scotland? Registered charity number SC010412 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £844,872 Website [www.ashscotland.org.uk](http://www.ashscotland.org.uk/) ## What does ASH Scotland do? We are the leading charity working in and for Scotland to bring about a healthier country, free from the harms and inequalities caused by the use of tobacco and related products. We provide expert information and statistical analysis to develop evidence-based and lived experience informed policies, and lead consensus building among health stakeholders to influence effective legislative and regulatory actions to tackle the use of addictive health-harming tobacco and related products. ## What causes is ASH Scotland registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for ASH Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. ASH 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=ash-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ashscotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is ASH Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. ASH Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC010412) 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 ASH Scotland's charity number? ASH Scotland's charity number is SC010412. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC010412? Search SC010412 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 ASH Scotland do? We are the leading charity working in and for Scotland to bring about a healthier country, free from the harms and inequalities caused by the use of tobacco and related products. We provide expert information and statistical analysis to develop evidence-based and lived experience informed policies, and lead consensus building among health stakeholders to influence effective legislative and regulatory actions to tackle the use of addictive health-harming tobacco and related products. Does ASH Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ASH 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 ASH Scotland? ASH Scotland's website is http://www.ashscotland.org.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=SC010412).