Is Edinburgh Old Town Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Old Town Association as a registered charity (number SC009217) 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 Old Town Association's charity number?

Edinburgh Old Town Association's charity number is SC009217. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC009217?

Search SC009217 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 Edinburgh Old Town Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Old Town Association. 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 Old Town Association?

Edinburgh Old Town Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.eota.org.uk. 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 Edinburgh Old Town Association registered as a charity?

Edinburgh Old Town Association was entered on the register on 19 February 1986.

Registered charity · No. SC009217Unincorporated association

Edinburgh Old Town Association

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

Edinburgh Old Town Association is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Edinburgh Old Town Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £9,570
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £9,006
Registered charity number: SC009217
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.eota.org.uk

Quick answer

Edinburgh Old Town Association (number SC009217) 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 Old Town Association do?

Edinburgh Old Town Association has objectives of promoting and encouraging public interest in the beauty, history and character of the Old Town of Edinburgh. To that end, the Association participates in consultations on issues affecting the amenity of the Old Town, comments on planning applications and proposals for development, publishes a regular newsletter and organises informative and educational visits and lectures. When funds allow, the Association also gives small donations in support of its objectives.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Old Town Association

Answers Edinburgh Old Town Association gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 19 February 1986
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Edinburgh Old Town Association registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Old Town Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh Old Town Association. 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 Edinburgh Old Town Association?

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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 Edinburgh Old Town Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Old Town Association as a registered charity (number SC009217) 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 Old Town Association's charity number?: Edinburgh Old Town Association's charity number is SC009217. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC009217?: Search SC009217 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 Old Town Association do?: Edinburgh Old Town Association has objectives of promoting and encouraging public interest in the beauty, history and character of the Old Town of Edinburgh. To that end, the Association participates in consultations on issues affecting the amenity of the Old Town, comments on planning applications and proposals for development, publishes a regular newsletter and organises informative and educational visits and lectures. When funds allow, the Association also gives small donations in support of its objectives.
Does Edinburgh Old Town Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Old Town Association. 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 Old Town Association?: Edinburgh Old Town Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.eota.org.uk. 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 Edinburgh Old Town Association registered as a charity?: Edinburgh Old Town Association was entered on the register on 19 February 1986.

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.