--- title: "John Smith Centre for Public Service — charity SC045487 | CharityCompare" description: "John Smith Centre for Public Service (charity SC045487). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-smith-centre-for-public-service retrieved: 2026-10-06T22:02:54.862Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC045487SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) JS # John Smith Centre for Public Service Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data John Smith Centre for Public Service is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.johnsmithcentre.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045487) Work at John Smith Centre for Public Service? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=john-smith-centre-for-public-service&type=claim&name=John%20Smith%20Centre%20for%20Public%20Service) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about John Smith Centre for Public Service? Registered charity number SC045487 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.johnsmithcentre.com](http://www.johnsmithcentre.com/) Quick answer John Smith Centre for Public Service (number SC045487) 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 John Smith Centre for Public Service do? The John Smith Centre at the University of Glasgow is a non-partisan organisation all about opening the doors to public life for young people — no matter your background, beliefs, or experience. Over the past 10 years, we’ve created hundreds of internships, programmes, and hands-on opportunities that have helped young people step into roles in government, policy, and public service. We also tackle the bigger barriers that stop thousands of young people from getting involved, especially those from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Through events, campaigns, and research, we’re mak… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for John Smith Centre for Public Service Answers John Smith Centre for Public Service gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 16 March 2015 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is John Smith Centre for Public Service registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Smith Centre for Public Service yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score John Smith Centre for Public Service. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to John Smith Centre for Public Service? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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How do I check charity number SC045487? Search SC045487 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 John Smith Centre for Public Service do? The John Smith Centre at the University of Glasgow is a non-partisan organisation all about opening the doors to public life for young people — no matter your background, beliefs, or experience. Over the past 10 years, we’ve created hundreds of internships, programmes, and hands-on opportunities that have helped young people step into roles in government, policy, and public service. We also tackle the bigger barriers that stop thousands of young people from getting involved, especially those from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Through events, campaigns, and research, we’re mak… Does John Smith Centre for Public Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Smith Centre for Public Service. 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 John Smith Centre for Public Service? John Smith Centre for Public Service's website listed in our register data is http://www.johnsmithcentre.com. 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. When was John Smith Centre for Public Service registered as a charity? John Smith Centre for Public Service was entered on the register on 16 March 2015. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045487).