National Galleries of Scotland
National Galleries of Scotland 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
- SC003728
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £32,647,000
- Website
- www.nationalgalleries.org
What the charity does
The purposes of the National Galleries of Scotland is to. (a)care for, preserve and add to the objects in their collections, (b)secure that the objects are exhibited to the public, (c)secure that the objects are available to persons seeking to inspect them in connection with study or research, and (d)generally promote the public’s enjoyment and understanding of the Fine Arts both by means of the Board’s collections and by such other means as they consider appropriate.
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Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. National Galleries of Scotland 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 National Galleries of Scotland a legitimate charity?
- Yes. National Galleries of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC003728) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does National Galleries of Scotland do?
- The purposes of the National Galleries of Scotland is to. (a)care for, preserve and add to the objects in their collections, (b)secure that the objects are exhibited to the public, (c)secure that the objects are available to persons seeking to inspect them in connection with study or research, and (d)generally promote the public’s enjoyment and understanding of the Fine Arts both by means of the Board’s collections and by such other means as they consider appropriate.
- How can I donate to National Galleries of Scotland?
- National Galleries of Scotland's website is http://www.nationalgalleries.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.