Is Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund as a registered charity (number SC008048) 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 Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund's charity number?

Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund's charity number is SC008048. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008048?

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Does Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund?

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Registered charity · No. SC008048Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund

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

Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2026-05-31: £6,966
Reported spending · year ending 2026-05-31: £8,400
Registered charity number: SC008048
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund (number SC008048) 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 Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund do?

The trustees make awards to assist with the study and treatment of dermatological disorders.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund

Answers Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 November 1903
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund as a registered charity (number SC008048) 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 Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund's charity number?: Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund's charity number is SC008048. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008048?: Search SC008048 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 Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund do?: The trustees make awards to assist with the study and treatment of dermatological disorders.
Does Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Dermatological Research 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 Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund?: Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund registered as a charity?: Edinburgh Dermatological Research Fund was entered on the register on 16 November 1903.

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.