Is Scen a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scen as a registered charity (number SC046171) 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 Scen's charity number?

Scen's charity number is SC046171. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046171?

Search SC046171 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 Scen have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scen. 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 Scen?

Scen's website listed in our register data is http://www.scen.info. 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 Scen registered as a charity?

Scen was entered on the register on 3 December 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC046171SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Scen

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

Scen is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Scen?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £8,833
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £17,775
Registered charity number: SC046171
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.scen.info

Quick answer

Scen (number SC046171) 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 Scen do?

The purpose of the Scotland China Education Network is the advancement of education through the promotion of the learning of Chinese language and culture in Scottish schools. SCEN works with a network of schools, colleges, universities, national agencies, commercial organisations, and associations which are keen to provide opportunities for children, students, and young professionals to learn Chinese and about China. It supports local authorities, headteachers, representatives of colleges, universities, and national agencies in supporting the study of Chinese language and culture across Scotl…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scen

Answers Scen gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 3 December 2015
Also known as: Scotland China Education Network
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Scen registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scen yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scen. 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 Scen?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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 Scen a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scen as a registered charity (number SC046171) 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 Scen's charity number?: Scen's charity number is SC046171. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046171?: Search SC046171 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 Scen do?: The purpose of the Scotland China Education Network is the advancement of education through the promotion of the learning of Chinese language and culture in Scottish schools. SCEN works with a network of schools, colleges, universities, national agencies, commercial organisations, and associations which are keen to provide opportunities for children, students, and young professionals to learn Chinese and about China. It supports local authorities, headteachers, representatives of colleges, universities, and national agencies in supporting the study of Chinese language and culture across Scotl…
Does Scen have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scen. 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 Scen?: Scen's website listed in our register data is http://www.scen.info. 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 Scen registered as a charity?: Scen was entered on the register on 3 December 2015.

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.