Registered charity · No. SC004198Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
RS
Royal Scottish Academy
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Royal Scottish Academy is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.
Royal Scottish Academy (number SC004198) 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 Scottish Academy do?
The Royal Scottish Academy supports art and architecture in Scotland. Founded in 1826, we are an independent, non-governmental charitable institution led by our Academicians. Academicians are prominent artists and architects elected by their peers who govern the RSA on a democratic basis. We believe that creativity in art and architecture is valuable to the nation. We support artists and architects in their creative process. To achieve this we: uphold best practice in contemporary Scottish art and architecture. maintain a collection, archive and library relating to the history of Scottish art…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royal Scottish Academy
Answers Royal Scottish Academy 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 Royal Scottish Academy's money come from?
Royal Scottish Academy reported £607k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £539k (89%), investments £45k (7%), other income £23k (4%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£539k · 89%
Investments£45k · 7%
Other income£23k · 4%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Royal Scottish Academy registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or scienceany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Scottish Academy yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Royal Scottish Academy.
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 Scottish Academy?
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.
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.
The register data used for this profile lists Royal Scottish Academy as a registered charity (number SC004198) 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 Scottish Academy's charity number?
Royal Scottish Academy's charity number is SC004198. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004198?
Search SC004198 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 Scottish Academy do?
The Royal Scottish Academy supports art and architecture in Scotland. Founded in 1826, we are an independent, non-governmental charitable institution led by our Academicians. Academicians are prominent artists and architects elected by their peers who govern the RSA on a democratic basis. We believe that creativity in art and architecture is valuable to the nation. We support artists and architects in their creative process. To achieve this we: uphold best practice in contemporary Scottish art and architecture. maintain a collection, archive and library relating to the history of Scottish art…
Does Royal Scottish Academy have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Scottish Academy. 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 Scottish Academy?
Royal Scottish Academy's website listed in our register data is http://www.royalscottishacademy.org. 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 Royal Scottish Academy's money come from?
Royal Scottish Academy reported £607k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £539k (89%), investments £45k (7%), other income £23k (4%).
When was Royal Scottish Academy registered as a charity?
Royal Scottish Academy was entered on the register on 17 September 1925.