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title: "Cargilfield School — check charity number SC005757 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cargilfield School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005757. the advancement of education 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/cargilfield-school
retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:22:42.603Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cargilfield School is a registered charity (number SC005757) 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 £5,435,629 (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 Cargilfield School?

Registered charity number

SC005757

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£5,435,629

Website

[www.cargilfield.com](http://www.cargilfield.com/)

## What does Cargilfield School do?

The objects of the School are: to carry on in Scotland, the United Kingdom or elsewhere schools and colleges for boys and girls of all age groups, whether on a boarding or day school basis. to provide for this purpose all appropriate educational, sporting and residential facilities. and to promote education generally.

## What causes is Cargilfield School registered for?

the advancement of education

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cargilfield School yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cargilfield School 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 Cargilfield School a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cargilfield School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005757) 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 Cargilfield School's charity number?

Cargilfield School's charity number is SC005757. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC005757?

Search SC005757 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 Cargilfield School do?

The objects of the School are: to carry on in Scotland, the United Kingdom or elsewhere schools and colleges for boys and girls of all age groups, whether on a boarding or day school basis. to provide for this purpose all appropriate educational, sporting and residential facilities. and to promote education generally.

Does Cargilfield School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cargilfield School. 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 Cargilfield School?

Cargilfield School's website is http://www.cargilfield.com — 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=SC005757).