Is The Colinton Tunnel a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Colinton Tunnel as a registered charity (number SC048476) 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 Colinton Tunnel's charity number?

The Colinton Tunnel's charity number is SC048476. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048476?

Search SC048476 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 Colinton Tunnel have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Colinton Tunnel. 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 Colinton Tunnel?

The Colinton Tunnel's website listed in our register data is http://www.colintontunnel.org.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 Colinton Tunnel registered as a charity?

The Colinton Tunnel was entered on the register on 20 June 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048476SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Colinton Tunnel

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

The Colinton Tunnel is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about The Colinton Tunnel?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £5,873
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £8,916
Registered charity number: SC048476
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.colintontunnel.org.uk

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The Colinton Tunnel (number SC048476) 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 Colinton Tunnel do?

Charity's focus is on the maintenance and upgrade of the 140m long Mural situated in the Colinton Tunnel on the Water of Leith Walkway. We have a programme of annual maintenance and upgrade work on the Mural in order that its quality is sustained against the impacts of weather, environmental and age-related deterioration.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Colinton Tunnel

Answers The Colinton Tunnel 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: 20 June 2018
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Colinton Tunnel registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Colinton Tunnel yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Colinton Tunnel a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Colinton Tunnel as a registered charity (number SC048476) 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 Colinton Tunnel's charity number?: The Colinton Tunnel's charity number is SC048476. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048476?: Search SC048476 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 Colinton Tunnel do?: Charity's focus is on the maintenance and upgrade of the 140m long Mural situated in the Colinton Tunnel on the Water of Leith Walkway. We have a programme of annual maintenance and upgrade work on the Mural in order that its quality is sustained against the impacts of weather, environmental and age-related deterioration.
Does The Colinton Tunnel have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Colinton Tunnel. 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 Colinton Tunnel?: The Colinton Tunnel's website listed in our register data is http://www.colintontunnel.org.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 Colinton Tunnel registered as a charity?: The Colinton Tunnel was entered on the register on 20 June 2018.

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.