--- title: "Ras — charity SC053863 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Ras (charity SC053863): income £2,549 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ras retrieved: 2026-10-06T19:53:49.575Z 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. SC053863SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) R # Ras Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Ras is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the promotion of equality and diversity. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053863) Work at Ras? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ras&type=claim&name=Ras) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Ras? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £2,549 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £2,548 Registered charity number SC053863 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Midlothian Quick answer Ras (number SC053863) 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 Ras do? The charity's committee is responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the charity and trustees investment Scotland act thus To advance active citizenship and community cohesion through the development and delivery of democratic participation programs, advancing cultural diversity at various levels, promoting and enhancing the cultural rights of the community at large, the encouragement of voluntary activities and increasing the involvement of individuals and communities in cultural and art activities: art and culture educational activities, training oppo… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ras Answers Ras gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 17 December 2024 Also known as Rajasthan Association of Scotland (RAS) Where it says it operates Midlothian ## What causes is Ras registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe promotion of equality and diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ras yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ras. 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 Ras? - 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. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ras&type=claim&name=Ras) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ras a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Ras as a registered charity (number SC053863) 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 Ras's charity number? Ras's charity number is SC053863. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053863? Search SC053863 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 Ras do? The charity's committee is responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the charity and trustees investment Scotland act thus To advance active citizenship and community cohesion through the development and delivery of democratic participation programs, advancing cultural diversity at various levels, promoting and enhancing the cultural rights of the community at large, the encouragement of voluntary activities and increasing the involvement of individuals and communities in cultural and art activities: art and culture educational activities, training oppo… Does Ras have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ras. 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 Ras? Ras does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Ras registered as a charity? Ras was entered on the register on 17 December 2024. 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=SC053863).