--- title: "Scottish Association for the Study of Offending — charity SC008124 | CharityCompare" description: "Scottish Association for the Study of Offending (charity SC008124): income £6,042 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-association-for-the-study-of-offending retrieved: 2026-10-07T05:44:23.366Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC008124Unincorporated association SA # Scottish Association for the Study of Offending Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Scottish Association for the Study of Offending is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.sastudyoffending.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC008124) Work at Scottish Association for the Study of Offending? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scottish-association-for-the-study-of-offending&type=claim&name=Scottish%20Association%20for%20the%20Study%20of%20Offending) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Scottish Association for the Study of Offending? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £6,042 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £9,965 Registered charity number SC008124 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.sastudyoffending.org.uk](http://www.sastudyoffending.org.uk/) Quick answer Scottish Association for the Study of Offending (number SC008124) 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 Scottish Association for the Study of Offending do? To encourage and promote study and research into the causes, prevention, effects and treatment of crime ii. To promote co-operation between bodies, or persons engaged in any research or work or activity having objectives similar to those of the Association iii. Through the activities of branches and other opportunities for public meeting and debate, to create a space for learning and exchange between academics, professionals and volunteers interested in the criminal justice system Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Association for the Study of Offending Answers Scottish Association for the Study of Offending 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”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 28 January 1980 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Scottish Association for the Study of Offending registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Association for the Study of Offending yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Association for the Study of Offending. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Scottish Association for the Study of Offending? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? 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. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scottish-association-for-the-study-of-offending&type=claim&name=Scottish%20Association%20for%20the%20Study%20of%20Offending) [Visit charity website](http://www.sastudyoffending.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Association for the Study of Offending a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Association for the Study of Offending as a registered charity (number SC008124) 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 Scottish Association for the Study of Offending's charity number? Scottish Association for the Study of Offending's charity number is SC008124. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008124? Search SC008124 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 Scottish Association for the Study of Offending do? To encourage and promote study and research into the causes, prevention, effects and treatment of crime ii. To promote co-operation between bodies, or persons engaged in any research or work or activity having objectives similar to those of the Association iii. Through the activities of branches and other opportunities for public meeting and debate, to create a space for learning and exchange between academics, professionals and volunteers interested in the criminal justice system Does Scottish Association for the Study of Offending have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Association for the Study of Offending. 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 Scottish Association for the Study of Offending? Scottish Association for the Study of Offending's website listed in our register data is http://www.sastudyoffending.org.uk. 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 Scottish Association for the Study of Offending registered as a charity? Scottish Association for the Study of Offending was entered on the register on 28 January 1980. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC008124).