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title: "Ayrshire College — check charity number SC021177 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ayrshire College a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021177. the advancement of education charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ayrshire-college
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:08:51.937Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ayrshire College is a registered charity (number SC021177) 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 £51,466,000 (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 Ayrshire College?

Registered charity number

SC021177

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Educational endowment

Location

South Ayrshire

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£51,466,000

Website

[www1.ayrshire.ac.uk](http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/)

## What does Ayrshire College do?

Provide further education in Ayrshire region

## What causes is Ayrshire College registered for?

the advancement of education

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ayrshire College yet?

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

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ayrshire College a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ayrshire College is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021177) 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 Ayrshire College's charity number?

Ayrshire College's charity number is SC021177. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC021177?

Search SC021177 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 Ayrshire College do?

Provide further education in Ayrshire region

Does Ayrshire College have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayrshire 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 Ayrshire College?

Ayrshire College's website is http://www1.ayrshire.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=SC021177).