Is Cap a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cap as a registered charity (number SC034482) 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 Cap's charity number?

Cap's charity number is SC034482. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC034482?

Search SC034482 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 Cap have reviews and complaints?

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

Cap's website listed in our register data is http://www.commonwealth-planners.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Cap registered as a charity?

Cap was entered on the register on 10 June 2003.

Registered charity · No. SC034482Unincorporated association

Cap

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

Cap is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Cap?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £80,762
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £27,813
Registered charity number: SC034482
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.commonwealth-planners.org

Quick answer

Cap (number SC034482) 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 Cap do?

The Commonwealth Association of Planners has been connecting planning across the Commonwealth for over fifty years. Today this global institution plays an increasingly significant role in promoting planning as fundamental for sustaining human settlements, mitigating the impacts of climate change and building resilient communities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cap

Answers Cap gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 10 June 2003
Also known as: Commonwealth Association of Planners
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Cap registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cap yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cap. 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 Cap?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cap a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cap as a registered charity (number SC034482) 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 Cap's charity number?: Cap's charity number is SC034482. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC034482?: Search SC034482 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 Cap do?: The Commonwealth Association of Planners has been connecting planning across the Commonwealth for over fifty years. Today this global institution plays an increasingly significant role in promoting planning as fundamental for sustaining human settlements, mitigating the impacts of climate change and building resilient communities.
Does Cap have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cap. 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 Cap?: Cap's website listed in our register data is http://www.commonwealth-planners.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Cap registered as a charity?: Cap was entered on the register on 10 June 2003.

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.