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title: "Coats Observatory Fund — check charity number SC019454 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Coats Observatory Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC019454. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/coats-observatory-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:25:38.533Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Coats Observatory Fund is a registered charity (number SC019454) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £352,221 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Coats Observatory Fund?

Registered charity number

SC019454

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Renfrewshire

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£352,221

Website

[www.renfrewshire.gov.uk](http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/)

## What does Coats Observatory Fund do?

The upkeep of Observatory equipment

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Coats Observatory Fund 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 Coats Observatory Fund a legitimate charity?

Yes. Coats Observatory Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC019454) 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 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 is http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk — 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=SC019454).