Is The Conversation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Conversation as a registered charity (number SC044707) 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 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.

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 listed in our register data is http://www.theconversation.com/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 Conversation registered as a charity?

The Conversation was entered on the register on 3 March 2014.

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

The Conversation

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

The Conversation 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 Conversation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £2,703,840
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £2,503,405
Registered charity number: SC044707
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.theconversation.com/uk

Quick answer

The Conversation (number SC044707) 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 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.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers The Conversation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 3 March 2014
Also known as: The Conversation Trust (UK) Limited
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is The Conversation registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Conversation yet?

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

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.

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Is this your charity?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Conversation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Conversation as a registered charity (number SC044707) 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 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 listed in our register data is http://www.theconversation.com/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 Conversation registered as a charity?: The Conversation was entered on the register on 3 March 2014.

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.