Is First Scottish a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists First Scottish as a registered charity (number SC024370) 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 First Scottish's charity number?

First Scottish's charity number is SC024370. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC024370?

Search SC024370 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 First Scottish have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Scottish. 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 First Scottish?

First Scottish does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was First Scottish registered as a charity?

First Scottish was entered on the register on 21 December 1995.

Registered charity · No. SC024370Unincorporated association

First Scottish

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

First Scottish is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about First Scottish?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-05: £48,850
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-05: £8,744
Registered charity number: SC024370
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian

Quick answer

First Scottish (number SC024370) 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 First Scottish do?

The purposes of the trust are to promote and advance education of any person or persons concerning the development of creative ideas, in particular those suitable for further promotion and distribution by making use of appropriate and new media.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for First Scottish

Answers First Scottish gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 21 December 1995
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is First Scottish registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for First Scottish yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score First Scottish. 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 First Scottish?

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Frequently asked questions

Is First Scottish a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists First Scottish as a registered charity (number SC024370) 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 First Scottish's charity number?: First Scottish's charity number is SC024370. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC024370?: Search SC024370 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 First Scottish do?: The purposes of the trust are to promote and advance education of any person or persons concerning the development of creative ideas, in particular those suitable for further promotion and distribution by making use of appropriate and new media.
Does First Scottish have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Scottish. 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 First Scottish?: First Scottish does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was First Scottish registered as a charity?: First Scottish was entered on the register on 21 December 1995.

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.