--- title: "Research Data Scotland — charity SC051305 | CharityCompare" description: "Research Data Scotland (charity SC051305): income £4.8m (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/research-data-scotland retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:53:18.042Z 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. SC051305Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) RD # Research Data Scotland Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Research Data Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.researchdata.scot/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC051305) Work at Research Data Scotland? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=research-data-scotland&type=claim&name=Research%20Data%20Scotland) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Research Data Scotland? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £4,763,754 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £4,878,130 Registered charity number SC051305 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.researchdata.scot](http://www.researchdata.scot/) Quick answer Research Data Scotland (number SC051305) 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 Research Data Scotland do? We work with researchers, analysts and policymakers to make it faster and simpler to access public sector data for research Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Research Data Scotland Answers Research Data Scotland 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 Research Data Scotland's money come from? Research Data Scotland reported £4.8m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £4.8m (100%), investments £1,277 (0%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£4.8m · 100% - Investments£1,277 · 0% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 29 September 2021 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Research Data Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Research Data Scotland yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Research Data 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 Research Data 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. [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=research-data-scotland&type=claim&name=Research%20Data%20Scotland) [Visit charity website](http://www.researchdata.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Research Data Scotland a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Research Data Scotland as a registered charity (number SC051305) 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 Research Data Scotland's charity number? Research Data Scotland's charity number is SC051305. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051305? Search SC051305 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 Research Data Scotland do? We work with researchers, analysts and policymakers to make it faster and simpler to access public sector data for research Does Research Data Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Research Data 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 Research Data Scotland? Research Data Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.researchdata.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. Where does Research Data Scotland's money come from? Research Data Scotland reported £4.8m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £4.8m (100%), investments £1,277 (0%). When was Research Data Scotland registered as a charity? Research Data Scotland was entered on the register on 29 September 2021. 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=SC051305).