Medical Research Scotland (number SC014959) 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 Medical Research Scotland do?
The Trust aims to improve health standards by funding research of the highest quality into the cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all forms of illness and genetic disorders, and into the advancement of medical technology
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Medical Research Scotland
Answers Medical Research Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Medical Research Scotland's money come from?
Medical Research Scotland reported £2.1m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £1.7m (78%), charitable activities £474k (22%), other income £6,344 (0%).
Investments£1.7m · 78%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£474k · 22%
Other income£6,344 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Scottish Hospital Endowments Research
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Medical Research Scotland registered for?
the advancement of health
Why is there no Clarity Score for Medical Research Scotland yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Medical Research Scotland.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is Medical Research Scotland a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Medical Research Scotland as a registered charity (number SC014959) 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 Medical Research Scotland's charity number?
Medical Research Scotland's charity number is SC014959. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC014959?
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What does Medical Research Scotland do?
The Trust aims to improve health standards by funding research of the highest quality into the cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all forms of illness and genetic disorders, and into the advancement of medical technology
Does Medical Research Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Medical Research Scotland. 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 Medical Research Scotland?
Medical Research Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk. 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.
Where does Medical Research Scotland's money come from?
Medical Research Scotland reported £2.1m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £1.7m (78%), charitable activities £474k (22%), other income £6,344 (0%).
When was Medical Research Scotland registered as a charity?
Medical Research Scotland was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.