Spre
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Spre 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.
Register extract · Not yet rated
Visit charity website Check official registration
Work at Spre? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.
At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Spre?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £152,600
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £132,032
- Registered charity number
- SC051809
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Fife
- Website
- www.spre.scot
Quick answer
What does Spre do?
We exist to strengthen the capabilities of the research and governance communities in Scotland to engage with each other, to meaningfully collaborate, and to make decisions that centre equity. We do this by working with key stakeholders across the Scottish and UK research-policy landscape to: 1) develop and deliver learning events, resources and provide other forms of support, 2) co-create and disseminate opportunities to engage, 3) develop, maintain and support networks and relationships, and 4) innovate knowledge mobilisation practice.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Spre
Answers Spre gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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
- Also known as
- The Scottish Policy and Research Exchange
- Where it says it operates
- Fife
What causes is Spre registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Spre yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Spre. 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 Spre?
- 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.
Is this your charity?
Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Spre a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Spre as a registered charity (number SC051809) 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 Spre's charity number?
- Spre's charity number is SC051809. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC051809?
- Search SC051809 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 Spre do?
- We exist to strengthen the capabilities of the research and governance communities in Scotland to engage with each other, to meaningfully collaborate, and to make decisions that centre equity. We do this by working with key stakeholders across the Scottish and UK research-policy landscape to: 1) develop and deliver learning events, resources and provide other forms of support, 2) co-create and disseminate opportunities to engage, 3) develop, maintain and support networks and relationships, and 4) innovate knowledge mobilisation practice.
- Does Spre have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Spre. 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 Spre?
- Spre's website listed in our register data is http://www.spre.scot. 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 Spre registered as a charity?
- Spre was entered on the register on 23 June 2022.
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.