Is Scottish Womens Rural Institutes a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Womens Rural Institutes as a registered charity (number SC001462) 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 Womens Rural Institutes's charity number?

Scottish Womens Rural Institutes's charity number is SC001462. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC001462?

Search SC001462 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 Womens Rural Institutes have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Womens Rural Institutes. 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 Womens Rural Institutes?

Scottish Womens Rural Institutes does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Scottish Womens Rural Institutes registered as a charity?

Scottish Womens Rural Institutes was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

Registered charity · No. SC001462Unincorporated association

Scottish Womens Rural Institutes

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

Scottish Womens Rural Institutes 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 Womens Rural Institutes?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £7,826
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £8,284
Registered charity number: SC001462
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

Scottish Womens Rural Institutes (number SC001462) 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 Womens Rural Institutes do?

Our aims as recorded in our constitution are to advance the education and training of those who live and work in the country or are interested in country life, in home skills, family welfare and citizenship. Promote the preservation and development of Scotland's traditions, rural heritage and culture. We organise and run many events in our Area to help support and maintain our organisation and attract new members. We look forward to continue working towards promoting local skills within our community.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Womens Rural Institutes

Answers Scottish Womens Rural Institutes gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 1 January 1902
Also known as: Scottish Women’s Institutes Berwickshire Federation
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Scottish Womens Rural Institutes registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Womens Rural Institutes yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Womens Rural Institutes. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Womens Rural Institutes a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Womens Rural Institutes as a registered charity (number SC001462) 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 Womens Rural Institutes's charity number?: Scottish Womens Rural Institutes's charity number is SC001462. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001462?: Search SC001462 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 Womens Rural Institutes do?: Our aims as recorded in our constitution are to advance the education and training of those who live and work in the country or are interested in country life, in home skills, family welfare and citizenship. Promote the preservation and development of Scotland's traditions, rural heritage and culture. We organise and run many events in our Area to help support and maintain our organisation and attract new members. We look forward to continue working towards promoting local skills within our community.
Does Scottish Womens Rural Institutes have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Womens Rural Institutes. 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 Womens Rural Institutes?: Scottish Womens Rural Institutes does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Scottish Womens Rural Institutes registered as a charity?: Scottish Womens Rural Institutes was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

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.