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title: "Code The City — check charity number SC047835 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Code The City a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047835. 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
retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:25:08.536Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Code The City is a registered charity (number SC047835) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £6,845 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Code The City?

Registered charity number

SC047835

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

Aberdeen

Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31)

£6,845

Website

[www.codethecity.org](http://www.codethecity.org/)

## What does Code The City do?

We further the advancement of science and the advancement of education in service design, computing science, and coding using open data for the public good via organising meetups and co-design/hack events.

## What causes is Code The City registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

## 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.
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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&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.codethecity.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Code The City a legitimate charity?

Yes. Code The City is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047835) 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 SC047835. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047835?

Search SC047835 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?

We further the advancement of science and the advancement of education in service design, computing science, and coding using open data for the public good via organising meetups and co-design/hack events.

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 http://www.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=SC047835).