Is Rathven SWI a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Rathven SWI as a registered charity (number SC026771) 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 Rathven SWI's charity number?

Rathven SWI's charity number is SC026771. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC026771?

Search SC026771 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.

Does Rathven SWI have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rathven SWI. 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 Rathven SWI?

Rathven SWI does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Rathven SWI registered as a charity?

Rathven SWI was entered on the register on 26 June 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC026771Unincorporated association

Rathven SWI

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Rathven SWI is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Rathven SWI?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £5,675
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £4,762
Registered charity number: SC026771
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Rathven SWI (number SC026771) 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 Rathven SWI do?

We are a group for women who support each other. We share housewifery skills and craft skills. We have fun and friendship and are there for each other in good and bad times.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Rathven SWI

Answers Rathven SWI gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 26 June 1997
Also known as: Scottish Women’s Institutes Rathven Institute
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Rathven SWI registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Rathven SWI yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Rathven SWI. 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

What should you check before donating to Rathven SWI?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rathven SWI a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Rathven SWI as a registered charity (number SC026771) 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 Rathven SWI's charity number?: Rathven SWI's charity number is SC026771. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC026771?: Search SC026771 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 Rathven SWI do?: We are a group for women who support each other. We share housewifery skills and craft skills. We have fun and friendship and are there for each other in good and bad times.
Does Rathven SWI have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rathven SWI. 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 Rathven SWI?: Rathven SWI does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Rathven SWI registered as a charity?: Rathven SWI was entered on the register on 26 June 1997.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.