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Registered charity · No. SC016095Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland

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The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£6,540,472
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£1,864,323
Registered charity number
SC016095
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
City of Edinburgh
Website
www.rssws.org

Quick answer

The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland (number SC016095) 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 Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland do?

The Society is set up to support single women who are living in Scotland (for at least 2 years) and who are in need. We further restricted support to only women aged 50 or over. Most support is direct financial assistance in the form of ongoing monthly grants paid to top up beneficiaries' income (but we also pay additional one off grants depending on the beneficiary's circumstances). Grants can be paid long-term provided the beneficiary continues to meet our eligibility criteria, but some are paid for a limited period to help a beneficiary during a difficult period or a time of change. We are…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland

Answers The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland 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”.

Where does The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland's money come from?

The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland reported £1.2m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £1.2m (100%), other income £5,406 (0%).

  • Investments£1.2m · 100%
  • Other income£5,406 · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC016095) 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 Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland's charity number?
The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland's charity number is SC016095. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016095?
Search SC016095 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 Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland do?
The Society is set up to support single women who are living in Scotland (for at least 2 years) and who are in need. We further restricted support to only women aged 50 or over. Most support is direct financial assistance in the form of ongoing monthly grants paid to top up beneficiaries' income (but we also pay additional one off grants depending on the beneficiary's circumstances). Grants can be paid long-term provided the beneficiary continues to meet our eligibility criteria, but some are paid for a limited period to help a beneficiary during a difficult period or a time of change. We are…
Does The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland. 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 Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland?
The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.rssws.org. 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.
Where does The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland's money come from?
The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland reported £1.2m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £1.2m (100%), other income £5,406 (0%).
When was The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland registered as a charity?
The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland was entered on the register on 29 July 1952.

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.