Is The Burn a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Burn as a registered charity (number SC039173) 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 The Burn's charity number?

The Burn's charity number is SC039173. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039173?

Search SC039173 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 The Burn have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Burn. 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 The Burn?

The Burn's website listed in our register data is http://www.goodenough.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 The Burn registered as a charity?

The Burn was entered on the register on 17 January 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039173Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Burn

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

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

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What are the key facts about The Burn?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £18,369,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £16,751,000
Registered charity number: SC039173
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.goodenough.ac.uk

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The Burn (number SC039173) 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 The Burn do?

The College's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following: to organise, encourage and assist the education in England and Scotland of students ('Resident members of the College') from any part of the world, giving preference to students from The Commonwealth (with priority for students from those nations less able from time to time to provide resources and facilities of their own) Provided that : for the purposes of this article 4 the expression 'student' shall mean and include all persons, who for the purposes of education in any branch of knowledge, thought, philosophy…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Burn

Answers The Burn gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 17 January 2008
Also known as: Goodenough College
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is The Burn registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Burn yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Burn a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Burn as a registered charity (number SC039173) 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 The Burn's charity number?: The Burn's charity number is SC039173. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039173?: Search SC039173 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 The Burn do?: The College's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following: to organise, encourage and assist the education in England and Scotland of students ('Resident members of the College') from any part of the world, giving preference to students from The Commonwealth (with priority for students from those nations less able from time to time to provide resources and facilities of their own) Provided that : for the purposes of this article 4 the expression 'student' shall mean and include all persons, who for the purposes of education in any branch of knowledge, thought, philosophy…
Does The Burn have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Burn. 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 The Burn?: The Burn's website listed in our register data is http://www.goodenough.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 The Burn registered as a charity?: The Burn was entered on the register on 17 January 2008.

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.