Is International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen as a registered charity (number SC008772) 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 International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen's charity number?

International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen's charity number is SC008772. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008772?

Search SC008772 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 International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen. 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 International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen?

International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishpen.org. 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. SC008772SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)City of Edinburgh

International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen

International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the promotion of equality and diversity, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Quick answer

International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen is listed as a registered charity (number SC008772) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the promotion of equality and diversity. Its latest reported income was £11,277 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen?

Registered charity number: SC008772
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £11,277
Website: www.scottishpen.org

What does International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen do?

Scottish PEN is a centre of PEN International and not-for-profit organisation that champions freedom of expression and literature across borders. We are a membership organisation and work with a range of writers, campaigners, activists and communities across Scotland and around the world.

What causes is International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen?

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Frequently asked questions

Is International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen as a registered charity (number SC008772) 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 International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen's charity number?: International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen's charity number is SC008772. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008772?: Search SC008772 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 International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen do?: Scottish PEN is a centre of PEN International and not-for-profit organisation that champions freedom of expression and literature across borders. We are a membership organisation and work with a range of writers, campaigners, activists and communities across Scotland and around the world.
Does International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen. 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 International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen?: International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishpen.org. 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.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.