Is Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council as a registered charity (number SC009944) 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 Voluntary Organisations Council's charity number?

Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council's charity number is SC009944. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC009944?

Search SC009944 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 Voluntary Organisations Council have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council?

Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.evoc.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.

Registered charity · No. SC009944Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council

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

Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,537,009
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,207,588
Registered charity number: SC009944
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.evoc.org.uk

Quick answer

Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council (number SC009944) 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 Voluntary Organisations Council do?

Support voluntary organisations in Edinburgh, through advocacy, grant making, networking, forums, training, campaigning and advice

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council

Answers Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council 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”.

Where does Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council's money come from?

Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council reported £3.3m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £3.2m (97%), trading and fundraising events £82k (2%), investments £17k (1%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£3.2m · 97%
Trading and fundraising events£82k · 2%
Investments£17k · 1%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 March 1894
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council. 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 Voluntary Organisations Council?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council as a registered charity (number SC009944) 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 Voluntary Organisations Council's charity number?: Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council's charity number is SC009944. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC009944?: Search SC009944 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 Voluntary Organisations Council do?: Support voluntary organisations in Edinburgh, through advocacy, grant making, networking, forums, training, campaigning and advice
Does Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council. 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 Voluntary Organisations Council?: Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.evoc.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.
Where does Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council's money come from?: Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council reported £3.3m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £3.2m (97%), trading and fundraising events £82k (2%), investments £17k (1%).
When was Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council registered as a charity?: Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council was entered on the register on 8 March 1894.

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.