--- title: "CCA Scotland — check charity number SC053833 | CharityCompare" description: "Is CCA Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053833. 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/cca-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:44:02.156Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer CCA Scotland is a registered charity (number SC053833) 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; the advancement of health; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 CCA Scotland? Registered charity number SC053833 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does CCA Scotland do? 1.4.1 CCA Scotland shall be a SCIO chartered with the following objectives: 1.4.2 Advancement of Education a) To advance the education of the public in Scotland through the study and understanding of meditational practices, cultural heritage, and languages, including Sanskrit and related literary and artistic forms, with courses, seminars, and resources that foster mental, emotional, and cultural growth. 1.4.3 Advancement of Health a) To promote the advancement of health and mental well-being by providing education and resources on practices beneficial to mental health, including meditat… ## What causes is CCA Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for CCA Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. CCA 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=cca-scotland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is CCA Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. CCA Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053833) 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 CCA Scotland's charity number? CCA Scotland's charity number is SC053833. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053833? Search SC053833 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 CCA Scotland do? 1.4.1 CCA Scotland shall be a SCIO chartered with the following objectives: 1.4.2 Advancement of Education a) To advance the education of the public in Scotland through the study and understanding of meditational practices, cultural heritage, and languages, including Sanskrit and related literary and artistic forms, with courses, seminars, and resources that foster mental, emotional, and cultural growth. 1.4.3 Advancement of Health a) To promote the advancement of health and mental well-being by providing education and resources on practices beneficial to mental health, including meditat… Does CCA Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for CCA 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 CCA Scotland? CCA Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC053833).