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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.

Quick answer

International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen is a registered charity (number SC008772) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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 is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC008772
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£11,277

What the charity does

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.

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen a legitimate charity?
Yes. International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen is a registered charity (number SC008772) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
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.
How can I donate to International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen?
International Pen Scottish Centre or Scottish Pen's website is http://www.scottishpen.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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.