Is Raws a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Raws as a registered charity (number SC051010) 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 Raws's charity number?

Raws's charity number is SC051010. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051010?

Search SC051010 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 Raws have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Raws. 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 Raws?

Raws's website listed in our register data is http://www.raws.scot. 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 Raws registered as a charity?

Raws was entered on the register on 28 May 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051010SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Raws

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

Raws 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.

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What are the key facts about Raws?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,700
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,166
Registered charity number: SC051010
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Falkirk
Website: www.raws.scot

Quick answer

Raws (number SC051010) 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 Raws do?

Set up to inform and educate the public on the atrocities carried out in Scotland during the Witch Trials of the 16th, 17th 18th centuries. We also wish to erect a National Memorial and research centre to further this aim.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Raws

Answers Raws 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 May 2021
Also known as: Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland
Where it says it operates: Falkirk

What causes is Raws 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 Raws yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Raws. 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 Raws?

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Raws a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Raws as a registered charity (number SC051010) 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 Raws's charity number?: Raws's charity number is SC051010. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051010?: Search SC051010 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 Raws do?: Set up to inform and educate the public on the atrocities carried out in Scotland during the Witch Trials of the 16th, 17th 18th centuries. We also wish to erect a National Memorial and research centre to further this aim.
Does Raws have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Raws. 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 Raws?: Raws's website listed in our register data is http://www.raws.scot. 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 Raws registered as a charity?: Raws was entered on the register on 28 May 2021.

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.