Registered charity · No. SC024636Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
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R S E Scotland Foundation
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
R S E Scotland Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
R S E Scotland Foundation (number SC024636) 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 R S E Scotland Foundation do?
The RSE Scotland Foundation's primary objectives include advancing and promoting the education and greater understanding of the public in Scotland in science, engineering and technology as well as preserving and conserving the architectural, scientific and cultural heritage of Scotland. In fulfilling these aims, during the year the Foundation has: • Published two learned journals. • Managed the assets of the Caledonian Research Foundation Fund, to fund appointments under the research awards schemes. • Rented surplus space to provide income to support charitable activities. The Foundation pu…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for R S E Scotland Foundation
Answers R S E Scotland Foundation 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 R S E Scotland Foundation's money come from?
R S E Scotland Foundation reported £1.1m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £585k (54%), investments £325k (30%), trading and fundraising events £169k (16%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£585k · 54%
Investments£325k · 30%
Trading and fundraising events£169k · 16%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is R S E Scotland Foundation registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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Is R S E Scotland Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists R S E Scotland Foundation as a registered charity (number SC024636) 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 R S E Scotland Foundation's charity number?
R S E Scotland Foundation's charity number is SC024636. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does R S E Scotland Foundation do?
The RSE Scotland Foundation's primary objectives include advancing and promoting the education and greater understanding of the public in Scotland in science, engineering and technology as well as preserving and conserving the architectural, scientific and cultural heritage of Scotland. In fulfilling these aims, during the year the Foundation has: • Published two learned journals. • Managed the assets of the Caledonian Research Foundation Fund, to fund appointments under the research awards schemes. • Rented surplus space to provide income to support charitable activities. The Foundation pu…
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How can I donate to R S E Scotland Foundation?
R S E Scotland Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://rse.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 R S E Scotland Foundation's money come from?
R S E Scotland Foundation reported £1.1m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £585k (54%), investments £325k (30%), trading and fundraising events £169k (16%).
When was R S E Scotland Foundation registered as a charity?
R S E Scotland Foundation was entered on the register on 21 March 1996.