Is Sera a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sera as a registered charity (number SC003928) 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 Sera's charity number?

Sera's charity number is SC003928. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC003928?

Search SC003928 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 Sera have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sera. 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 Sera?

Sera's website listed in our register data is http://www.sera.ac.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 Sera registered as a charity?

Sera was entered on the register on 26 January 1980.

Registered charity · No. SC003928Unincorporated association

Sera

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

Sera is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Sera?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £52,592
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £46,432
Registered charity number: SC003928
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.sera.ac.uk

Quick answer

Sera (number SC003928) 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 Sera do?

We are set up to promote the role and status of educational research in Scotland. One major way we do this is through our different network groups. The networks are focused on different themes and they host events for interested members. We also have an annual conference, which attracts delegates from across the globe and uses insights from educational research to push current and future directions for education.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sera

Answers Sera gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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 January 1980
Also known as: Scottish Educational Research Association
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Sera registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sera yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sera. 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 Sera?

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sera a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sera as a registered charity (number SC003928) 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 Sera's charity number?: Sera's charity number is SC003928. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC003928?: Search SC003928 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 Sera do?: We are set up to promote the role and status of educational research in Scotland. One major way we do this is through our different network groups. The networks are focused on different themes and they host events for interested members. We also have an annual conference, which attracts delegates from across the globe and uses insights from educational research to push current and future directions for education.
Does Sera have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sera. 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 Sera?: Sera's website listed in our register data is http://www.sera.ac.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 Sera registered as a charity?: Sera was entered on the register on 26 January 1980.

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.