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Registered charity · No. SC040535Unincorporated associationGlasgow City

Scots Philosophical Association

Scots Philosophical Association is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in Glasgow City.

Quick answer

Scots Philosophical Association is a registered charity (number SC040535) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £77,712 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC040535
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£77,712

What the charity does

The charity is designed to advance the study of Philosophy, exchange of philosophical ideas, and philosophical education in Scotland. To promote philosophical education we provide block grants to universities with post-graduate programmes in philosophy in Scotland. The grants are to be used for developmental activities for post-graduate students, such as traveling to present at a conference. Each university also receives a grant for promoting the department's activities. On a rotating basis, we provide a grant to one university to host a visiting philosopher. Finally, we fund conferences in w…

Registered causes

the advancement of education

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scots Philosophical Association 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scots Philosophical Association a legitimate charity?
Yes. Scots Philosophical Association is a registered charity (number SC040535) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Scots Philosophical Association do?
The charity is designed to advance the study of Philosophy, exchange of philosophical ideas, and philosophical education in Scotland. To promote philosophical education we provide block grants to universities with post-graduate programmes in philosophy in Scotland. The grants are to be used for developmental activities for post-graduate students, such as traveling to present at a conference. Each university also receives a grant for promoting the department's activities. On a rotating basis, we provide a grant to one university to host a visiting philosopher. Finally, we fund conferences in w…
How can I donate to Scots Philosophical Association?
Scots Philosophical Association's website is http://www.scotsphil.org.uk — 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.