Is Coats Observatory Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Coats Observatory Fund as a registered charity (number SC019454) 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 Coats Observatory Fund's charity number?

Coats Observatory Fund's charity number is SC019454. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC019454?

Search SC019454 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 Coats Observatory Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Coats Observatory Fund. 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 Coats Observatory Fund?

Coats Observatory Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk. 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 Coats Observatory Fund registered as a charity?

Coats Observatory Fund was entered on the register on 28 April 1966.

Registered charity · No. SC019454

Coats Observatory Fund

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

Coats Observatory Fund is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Coats Observatory Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £352,221
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £352,221
Registered charity number: SC019454
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire
Website: www.renfrewshire.gov.uk

Quick answer

Coats Observatory Fund (number SC019454) 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 Coats Observatory Fund do?

The upkeep of Observatory equipment

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Coats Observatory Fund

Answers Coats Observatory Fund gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 28 April 1966
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Coats Observatory Fund registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Coats Observatory Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Coats Observatory Fund. 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 Coats Observatory Fund?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coats Observatory Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Coats Observatory Fund as a registered charity (number SC019454) 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 Coats Observatory Fund's charity number?: Coats Observatory Fund's charity number is SC019454. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC019454?: Search SC019454 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 Coats Observatory Fund do?: The upkeep of Observatory equipment
Does Coats Observatory Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Coats Observatory Fund. 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 Coats Observatory Fund?: Coats Observatory Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk. 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 Coats Observatory Fund registered as a charity?: Coats Observatory Fund was entered on the register on 28 April 1966.

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.