Is Royal Medical Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Royal Medical Society as a registered charity (number SC019898) 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 Royal Medical Society's charity number?

Royal Medical Society's charity number is SC019898. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC019898?

Search SC019898 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 Royal Medical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Medical Society. 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 Medical Society?

Royal Medical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.royalmedical.co.uk. 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 Royal Medical Society registered as a charity?

Royal Medical Society was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

Registered charity · No. SC019898Educational endowment

Royal Medical Society

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

Royal Medical Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Royal Medical Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £43,412
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £42,683
Registered charity number: SC019898
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Educational endowment
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.royalmedical.co.uk

Quick answer

Royal Medical Society (number SC019898) 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 Royal Medical Society do?

The RMS is an undergraduate medical society established for the support of education and training in this medical sphere. This is done through support of indivudals and groups and includes the use of the physical meeting and library rooms the RMS offers its members. The RMS also supports its members in local and national initiatives regarding medical education and support.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royal Medical Society

Answers Royal Medical Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 1 January 1902
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Royal Medical Society registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Medical Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Royal Medical Society. 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 Royal Medical Society?

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Medical Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Royal Medical Society as a registered charity (number SC019898) 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 Royal Medical Society's charity number?: Royal Medical Society's charity number is SC019898. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC019898?: Search SC019898 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 Medical Society do?: The RMS is an undergraduate medical society established for the support of education and training in this medical sphere. This is done through support of indivudals and groups and includes the use of the physical meeting and library rooms the RMS offers its members. The RMS also supports its members in local and national initiatives regarding medical education and support.
Does Royal Medical Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Medical Society. 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 Medical Society?: Royal Medical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.royalmedical.co.uk. 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 Royal Medical Society registered as a charity?: Royal Medical Society was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

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.