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title: "Ccn — check charity number SC054249 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ccn a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054249. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/ccn
retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:14:38.261Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ccn is a registered charity (number SC054249) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 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 Ccn?

Registered charity number

SC054249

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Website

[communitiesforseas.scot](http://communitiesforseas.scot/)

## What does Ccn do?

The organisation's purposes are: a) The advancement of environmental protection by supporting local action to protect & restore marine and coastal biodiversity. b) The advancement of citizenship and community development by building capacity for community participation and leadership in marine management c) The advancement of citizenship and community development by advocating for, and providing, a community voice in decision making for the marine environment.

## What causes is Ccn registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ccn yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ccn 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ccn&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://communitiesforseas.scot/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Ccn a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ccn is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054249) 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 Ccn's charity number?

Ccn's charity number is SC054249. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054249?

Search SC054249 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 Ccn do?

The organisation's purposes are: a) The advancement of environmental protection by supporting local action to protect & restore marine and coastal biodiversity. b) The advancement of citizenship and community development by building capacity for community participation and leadership in marine management c) The advancement of citizenship and community development by advocating for, and providing, a community voice in decision making for the marine environment.

Does Ccn have reviews and complaints?

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

Ccn's website is http://communitiesforseas.scot — 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=SC054249).