Is Scottish Economic Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Economic Society as a registered charity (number SC021757) 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 Economic Society's charity number?

Scottish Economic Society's charity number is SC021757. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC021757?

Search SC021757 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 Scottish Economic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Economic Society. 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 Economic Society?

Scottish Economic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.scotecon.org. 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 Economic Society registered as a charity?

Scottish Economic Society was entered on the register on 26 March 1957.

Registered charity · No. SC021757Unincorporated association

Scottish Economic Society

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

Scottish Economic Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Scottish Economic Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £131,936
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £130,173
Registered charity number: SC021757
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: www.scotecon.org

Quick answer

Scottish Economic Society (number SC021757) 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 Economic Society do?

The Society endeavours to advance the study and teaching of economics and to provide a forum for the discussion of Scottish economic problems and their relationship to the political and social life of Scotland. We do this by running an annual academic conference and by organising an event for schools.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Economic Society

Answers Scottish Economic Society 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: 26 March 1957
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Scottish Economic Society registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Economic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Economic Society. 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 Scottish Economic Society?

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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 Scottish Economic Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Economic Society as a registered charity (number SC021757) 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 Economic Society's charity number?: Scottish Economic Society's charity number is SC021757. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC021757?: Search SC021757 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 Economic Society do?: The Society endeavours to advance the study and teaching of economics and to provide a forum for the discussion of Scottish economic problems and their relationship to the political and social life of Scotland. We do this by running an annual academic conference and by organising an event for schools.
Does Scottish Economic Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Economic Society. 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 Economic Society?: Scottish Economic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.scotecon.org. 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 Economic Society registered as a charity?: Scottish Economic Society was entered on the register on 26 March 1957.

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.