Is Craft Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Craft Scotland as a registered charity (number SC039491) 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 Craft Scotland's charity number?

Craft Scotland's charity number is SC039491. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039491?

Search SC039491 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 Craft Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Craft Scotland. 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 Craft Scotland?

Craft Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.craftscotland.org. 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 Craft Scotland registered as a charity?

Craft Scotland was entered on the register on 8 April 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039491Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Craft Scotland

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

Craft Scotland 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 Craft Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £495,068
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £491,842
Registered charity number: SC039491
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.craftscotland.org

Quick answer

Craft Scotland (number SC039491) 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 Craft Scotland do?

Established in 2008, Craft Scotland is the leading charity for contemporary craft. In our role as the national development agency, our vision is to make Scotland a place where craft’s vital role in our society is recognised as culturally important and essential to our economy. We support the whole craft sector - makers, curators, educators, craft initiatives, organisations, craft businesses. Our core work includes presenting craft, creating learning opportunities, public engagement and audience development, and communications. We lead on sector advocacy, emphasising craft’s value and highlig…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Craft Scotland

Answers Craft Scotland 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: 8 April 2008
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Craft Scotland registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Craft Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Craft Scotland. 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 Craft Scotland?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Craft Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Craft Scotland as a registered charity (number SC039491) 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 Craft Scotland's charity number?: Craft Scotland's charity number is SC039491. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039491?: Search SC039491 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 Craft Scotland do?: Established in 2008, Craft Scotland is the leading charity for contemporary craft. In our role as the national development agency, our vision is to make Scotland a place where craft’s vital role in our society is recognised as culturally important and essential to our economy. We support the whole craft sector - makers, curators, educators, craft initiatives, organisations, craft businesses. Our core work includes presenting craft, creating learning opportunities, public engagement and audience development, and communications. We lead on sector advocacy, emphasising craft’s value and highlig…
Does Craft Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Craft Scotland. 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 Craft Scotland?: Craft Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.craftscotland.org. 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 Craft Scotland registered as a charity?: Craft Scotland was entered on the register on 8 April 2008.

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.