iDEC
iDEC is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC050826
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-02-01)
- £20,874
What the charity does
Objectives: Promoting the development of genetic engineering science, encouraging young scientists to deal with real-world problems, creating a science community that allows public participation, and enriching the diverse international academic communication platform. Activities: 1. iDEC held its second on-site event. Following iDEC’s first on-site event in 2023, the competition was once again successfully held at Homerton College, University of Cambridge. The event ran smoothly, bringing together 14 teams from four countries and around 70 participants, including volunteers. 2. We build brid…
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Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. iDEC is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is iDEC a legitimate charity?
- Yes. iDEC is a registered charity (number SC050826) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does iDEC do?
- Objectives: Promoting the development of genetic engineering science, encouraging young scientists to deal with real-world problems, creating a science community that allows public participation, and enriching the diverse international academic communication platform. Activities: 1. iDEC held its second on-site event. Following iDEC’s first on-site event in 2023, the competition was once again successfully held at Homerton College, University of Cambridge. The event ran smoothly, bringing together 14 teams from four countries and around 70 participants, including volunteers. 2. We build brid…
- How can I donate to iDEC?
- iDEC does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.