--- title: "Rsa — check charity number SC037784 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rsa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037784. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/rsa-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:45:57.633Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rsa is a registered charity (number SC037784) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £12,634,000 (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 Rsa? Registered charity number SC037784 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,634,000 Website [www.thersa.org](http://www.thersa.org/) ## What does Rsa do? the encouragement of the Arts Manufactures and Commerce of the Country firstly by bestowing rewards for such productions inventions or improvements as should tend to the employment of the poor to the increase of trade and to the riches and honour of the Kingdom by promoting industry and emulation and which the Society from that period hitherto as is represented to us has been engaged in promoting those objects of national interest by bestowing pecuniary and honorary rewards for meritorious works in the various departments of the Fine Arts for discoveries inventions and improvements in Agricul… ## What causes is Rsa registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rsa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rsa 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=rsa-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thersa.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rsa a legitimate charity? Yes. Rsa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037784) 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 Rsa's charity number? Rsa's charity number is SC037784. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037784? Search SC037784 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 Rsa do? the encouragement of the Arts Manufactures and Commerce of the Country firstly by bestowing rewards for such productions inventions or improvements as should tend to the employment of the poor to the increase of trade and to the riches and honour of the Kingdom by promoting industry and emulation and which the Society from that period hitherto as is represented to us has been engaged in promoting those objects of national interest by bestowing pecuniary and honorary rewards for meritorious works in the various departments of the Fine Arts for discoveries inventions and improvements in Agricul… Does Rsa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rsa. 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 Rsa? Rsa's website is http://www.thersa.org — 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=SC037784).