Registered charity · No. SC002278Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Scottish Outdoor Education Centres
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Scottish Outdoor Education Centres is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
Scottish Outdoor Education Centres (number SC002278) 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 Outdoor Education Centres do?
The charity is set up to provide outdoor education and learning for young people. The charity operates residential outdoor centres at 3 locations in Scotland. The charity employs professional instructors in outdoor activities such as climbing, water sports and rock climbing etc. for the purpose of promoting and furthering education the arts and outdoor sporting, leisure and recreational activity.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Outdoor Education Centres
Answers Scottish Outdoor Education Centres gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Scottish Outdoor Education Centres's money come from?
Scottish Outdoor Education Centres reported £1.1m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £1m (100%), other income £2,517 (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1m · 100%
Other income£2,517 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Scottish Environmental & Outdoor Education Centres Association
Where it says it operates
Scottish Borders
What causes is Scottish Outdoor Education Centres registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Outdoor Education Centres yet?
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Is Scottish Outdoor Education Centres a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Outdoor Education Centres as a registered charity (number SC002278) 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 Outdoor Education Centres's charity number?
Scottish Outdoor Education Centres's charity number is SC002278. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC002278?
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What does Scottish Outdoor Education Centres do?
The charity is set up to provide outdoor education and learning for young people. The charity operates residential outdoor centres at 3 locations in Scotland. The charity employs professional instructors in outdoor activities such as climbing, water sports and rock climbing etc. for the purpose of promoting and furthering education the arts and outdoor sporting, leisure and recreational activity.
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How can I donate to Scottish Outdoor Education Centres?
Scottish Outdoor Education Centres's website listed in our register data is http://www.soec.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.
Where does Scottish Outdoor Education Centres's money come from?
Scottish Outdoor Education Centres reported £1.1m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £1m (100%), other income £2,517 (0%).
When was Scottish Outdoor Education Centres registered as a charity?
Scottish Outdoor Education Centres was entered on the register on 3 April 1948.