Is Scottish Text Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Text Society as a registered charity (number SC021308) 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 Text Society's charity number?

Scottish Text Society's charity number is SC021308. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC021308?

Search SC021308 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 Text Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Text 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 Text Society?

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

Scottish Text Society was entered on the register on 14 April 1937.

Registered charity · No. SC021308Unincorporated association

Scottish Text Society

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

Scottish Text Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Scottish Text Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £10,155
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,534
Registered charity number: SC021308
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.scottishtextsociety.org

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Scottish Text Society (number SC021308) 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 Text Society do?

The charity is set up to make texts written in pre-modern Scotland more accessible, through scholarly editions and philological investigation. Its primary focus is on literary texts in Scots written before 1700. however, as appropriate, it has published material written in Scottish English and Latin. Publication editors and writers submit proposals for publications to the Society's Council for careful consideration. if accepted, a contract is issued, and an editor is assigned an editorial adviser from Council or former Council members to support the work. The Society aims to publish a volume…

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

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

Answers Scottish Text 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: 14 April 1937
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Scottish Text Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Text 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 Text 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 Text Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Text Society as a registered charity (number SC021308) 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 Text Society's charity number?: Scottish Text Society's charity number is SC021308. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC021308?: Search SC021308 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 Text Society do?: The charity is set up to make texts written in pre-modern Scotland more accessible, through scholarly editions and philological investigation. Its primary focus is on literary texts in Scots written before 1700. however, as appropriate, it has published material written in Scottish English and Latin. Publication editors and writers submit proposals for publications to the Society's Council for careful consideration. if accepted, a contract is issued, and an editor is assigned an editorial adviser from Council or former Council members to support the work. The Society aims to publish a volume…
Does Scottish Text Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Text 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 Text Society?: Scottish Text Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishtextsociety.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 Text Society registered as a charity?: Scottish Text Society was entered on the register on 14 April 1937.

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.