--- title: "Royal College of General Practitioners — check charity number SC040430 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal College of General Practitioners a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040430. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-college-of-general-practitioners-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:00:01.638Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal College of General Practitioners is a registered charity (number SC040430) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £53,687,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Royal College of General Practitioners? Registered charity number SC040430 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £53,687,000 Website [www.rcgp.org.uk](http://www.rcgp.org.uk/) ## What does Royal College of General Practitioners do? The object for which the College is incorporated shall be to encourage,foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice and for that purpose to take or join with others in taking any steps consistent with the same ## What causes is Royal College of General Practitioners registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal College of General Practitioners yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal College of General Practitioners is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=royal-college-of-general-practitioners-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rcgp.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal College of General Practitioners a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal College of General Practitioners is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040430) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Royal College of General Practitioners's charity number? Royal College of General Practitioners's charity number is SC040430. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040430? Search SC040430 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 Royal College of General Practitioners do? The object for which the College is incorporated shall be to encourage,foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice and for that purpose to take or join with others in taking any steps consistent with the same Does Royal College of General Practitioners have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal College of General Practitioners. 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 Royal College of General Practitioners? Royal College of General Practitioners's website is http://www.rcgp.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC040430).