--- title: "Code The City — check charity number SC053447 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Code The City a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053447. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/code-the-city-2 retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:25:08.001Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Code The City is a registered charity (number SC053447) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £8,750 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Code The City? Registered charity number SC053447 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £8,750 Website [codethecity.org](https://codethecity.org/) ## What does Code The City do? Code the City exists to put technology, data, and digital skills into the hands of the community to improve quality of life across Aberdeen and beyond. We're a Scottish registered charity (SC047835) that believes the right people, with the right skills and tools, can tackle real civic challenges. We do this through a programme of regular public events including hack weekends, the Aberdeen Python User Group, Aberdeen Data Meetups, Wiki Meetups, and the annual Scottish Open Data Unconference. We also run educational programmes such as Young City Coders for school age children and digital skills… ## What causes is Code The City registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Code The City yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Code The City 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=code-the-city-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://codethecity.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Code The City a legitimate charity? Yes. Code The City is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053447) 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 Code The City's charity number? Code The City's charity number is SC053447. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053447? Search SC053447 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 Code The City do? Code the City exists to put technology, data, and digital skills into the hands of the community to improve quality of life across Aberdeen and beyond. We're a Scottish registered charity (SC047835) that believes the right people, with the right skills and tools, can tackle real civic challenges. We do this through a programme of regular public events including hack weekends, the Aberdeen Python User Group, Aberdeen Data Meetups, Wiki Meetups, and the annual Scottish Open Data Unconference. We also run educational programmes such as Young City Coders for school age children and digital skills… Does Code The City have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Code The City. 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 Code The City? Code The City's website is https://codethecity.org — 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=SC053447).