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Registered charity · No. SC009859SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)East Lothian

Soc

Soc is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in East Lothian.

Quick answer

Soc is a registered charity (number SC009859) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £656,265 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC009859
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
East Lothian
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£656,265

What the charity does

Promote study and documentation of Scotland's birdlife. Promote interest in wild birds. Promoting the conservation of birds and their habitats in Scotland. Providing a focus for information relating to the study of birds in Scotland. Encouraging the appreciation of the creative arts relating to natural history.

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Soc is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Soc a legitimate charity?
Yes. Soc is a registered charity (number SC009859) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Soc do?
Promote study and documentation of Scotland's birdlife. Promote interest in wild birds. Promoting the conservation of birds and their habitats in Scotland. Providing a focus for information relating to the study of birds in Scotland. Encouraging the appreciation of the creative arts relating to natural history.
How can I donate to Soc?
Soc's website is http://www.the-soc.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.