Is Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC023946) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh's charity number?

Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh's charity number is SC023946. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC023946?

Search SC023946 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.

Does Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh. 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 Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh?

Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh registered as a charity?

Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh was entered on the register on 8 August 1995.

Registered charity · No. SC023946Unincorporated association

Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,314
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,551
Registered charity number: SC023946
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh (number SC023946) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh do?

Our aim is to combat poverty and improve the lives of unemployed people, disabled people, benefits claimants and low paid/ precarious workers in Edinburgh and area. To do this we encourage mutual aid, collective self-education and empowerment. Our activities include weekly welfare rights sessions, and outreach stalls outside jobcentres to inform claimants of their rights and publicise the welfare rights support sessions. We enable public access to ACE's Autonomous Library by regular monthly open days on the first Saturday of the month, held in the meeting room of a local Housing Coop, e…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh

Answers Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 August 1995
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC023946) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh's charity number?: Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh's charity number is SC023946. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC023946?: Search SC023946 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 Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh do?: Our aim is to combat poverty and improve the lives of unemployed people, disabled people, benefits claimants and low paid/ precarious workers in Edinburgh and area. To do this we encourage mutual aid, collective self-education and empowerment. Our activities include weekly welfare rights sessions, and outreach stalls outside jobcentres to inform claimants of their rights and publicise the welfare rights support sessions. We enable public access to ACE's Autonomous Library by regular monthly open days on the first Saturday of the month, held in the meeting room of a local Housing Coop, e…
Does Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh. 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 Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh?: Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh registered as a charity?: Autonomous Centre Of Edinburgh was entered on the register on 8 August 1995.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.