--- title: "National Rifle Club Of Scotland — charity SC012303 | CharityCompare" description: "National Rifle Club Of Scotland (charity SC012303): income £7,517 (2024). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/national-rifle-club-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-10-06T18:16:24.106Z 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. SC012303Unincorporated association NR # National Rifle Club Of Scotland Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data National Rifle Club Of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of public participation in sport, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.nrcofs.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC012303) Work at National Rifle Club Of Scotland? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=national-rifle-club-of-scotland&type=claim&name=National%20Rifle%20Club%20Of%20Scotland) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about National Rifle Club Of Scotland? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £7,517 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £6,267 Registered charity number SC012303 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) Aberdeenshire Website [www.nrcofs.org](http://www.nrcofs.org/) Quick answer National Rifle Club Of Scotland (number SC012303) 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 National Rifle Club Of Scotland do? The objective is encouragement and development of Scientific Shooting at Long Ranges. The ultimate purpose of that object is the improvement of small-arms, ammunition and long range marksmanship in the interests of National Defence and the advancement of the armed forces. The Club is the body responsible for representing Scotland in Long Range Rifle Shooting, and in particular in the International Match for the Elcho Shield. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Rifle Club Of Scotland Answers National Rifle Club Of Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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 20 December 1943 Where it says it operates Aberdeenshire ## What causes is National Rifle Club Of Scotland registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sportany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Rifle Club Of Scotland yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score National Rifle Club Of Scotland. 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 National Rifle Club Of Scotland? - 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. 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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 National Rifle Club Of Scotland's charity number? National Rifle Club Of Scotland's charity number is SC012303. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012303? Search SC012303 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 National Rifle Club Of Scotland do? The objective is encouragement and development of Scientific Shooting at Long Ranges. The ultimate purpose of that object is the improvement of small-arms, ammunition and long range marksmanship in the interests of National Defence and the advancement of the armed forces. The Club is the body responsible for representing Scotland in Long Range Rifle Shooting, and in particular in the International Match for the Elcho Shield. Does National Rifle Club Of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Rifle Club Of 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 National Rifle Club Of Scotland? National Rifle Club Of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.nrcofs.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. When was National Rifle Club Of Scotland registered as a charity? National Rifle Club Of Scotland was entered on the register on 20 December 1943. 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=SC012303).