Is Scot a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scot as a registered charity (number SC050609) 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 Scot's charity number?

Scot's charity number is SC050609. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050609?

Search SC050609 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 Scot have reviews and complaints?

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

Scot's website listed in our register data is http://www.scotorth.com. 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 Scot registered as a charity?

Scot was entered on the register on 3 December 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050609SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Scot

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

Scot is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Scot?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £26,949
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £47,195
Registered charity number: SC050609
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.scotorth.com

Quick answer

Scot (number SC050609) 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 Scot do?

SCOT aims to benefit the public by contributing to the advancement of standards in orthopaedic and trauma care in Scotland. We do this principally by arranging conferences and other events in order that medical professionals may further their education and exchange information on practices and developments in this area.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scot

Answers Scot 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: 3 December 2020
Also known as: Scottish Committee for Orthopaedics and Trauma
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Scot registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scot yet?

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

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 Scot a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scot as a registered charity (number SC050609) 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 Scot's charity number?: Scot's charity number is SC050609. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050609?: Search SC050609 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 Scot do?: SCOT aims to benefit the public by contributing to the advancement of standards in orthopaedic and trauma care in Scotland. We do this principally by arranging conferences and other events in order that medical professionals may further their education and exchange information on practices and developments in this area.
Does Scot have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scot. 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 Scot?: Scot's website listed in our register data is http://www.scotorth.com. 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 Scot registered as a charity?: Scot was entered on the register on 3 December 2020.

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.