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Registered charity · No. SC044707Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

The Conversation

The Conversation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in Outwith Scotland.

Quick answer

The Conversation is a registered charity (number SC044707) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,703,840 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about The Conversation?

Registered charity number
SC044707
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£2,703,840

What does The Conversation do?

3.1.1 the provision of a platform for the creation, aggregation and communication of news and information services relating to the knowledge industries (including but not limited to research, higher education, consulting etc). and 3.1.2 the communication of all academic disciplines and their benefits as broadly as possible to enrich society's foundations of knowledge, expertise and solutions.

What causes is The Conversation registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Conversation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Conversation 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 The Conversation a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Conversation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044707) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is The Conversation's charity number?
The Conversation's charity number is SC044707. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044707?
Search SC044707 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 Conversation do?
3.1.1 the provision of a platform for the creation, aggregation and communication of news and information services relating to the knowledge industries (including but not limited to research, higher education, consulting etc). and 3.1.2 the communication of all academic disciplines and their benefits as broadly as possible to enrich society's foundations of knowledge, expertise and solutions.
Does The Conversation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Conversation. 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 Conversation?
The Conversation's website is http://www.theconversation.com/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 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.