Is The Salter Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Salter Centre as a registered charity (number SC052842) 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 Salter Centre's charity number?

The Salter Centre's charity number is SC052842. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052842?

Search SC052842 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 Salter Centre have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to The Salter Centre?

The Salter Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Salter Centre registered as a charity?

The Salter Centre was entered on the register on 25 September 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052842SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Salter Centre

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

The Salter Centre is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about The Salter Centre?

Registered charity number: SC052842
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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The Salter Centre (number SC052842) 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 Salter Centre do?

We support engineering enterprises working to address climate change so they can accelerate the development of commercial clean and green technologies. We do this to help put the world on a more sustainable path. We provide affordable, world class research and development facilities at our campus on the edge of Edinburgh. Where needed we invest in these enterprises to enable them to innovate and succeed faster. We support the development of early-stage engineers through a growing programme of training and internships. This is open to secondary and tertiary level students and employees of our…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Salter Centre

Answers The Salter Centre gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 25 March 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: 25 September 2023
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Salter Centre registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Salter Centre yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Salter Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Salter Centre as a registered charity (number SC052842) 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 Salter Centre's charity number?: The Salter Centre's charity number is SC052842. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052842?: Search SC052842 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 Salter Centre do?: We support engineering enterprises working to address climate change so they can accelerate the development of commercial clean and green technologies. We do this to help put the world on a more sustainable path. We provide affordable, world class research and development facilities at our campus on the edge of Edinburgh. Where needed we invest in these enterprises to enable them to innovate and succeed faster. We support the development of early-stage engineers through a growing programme of training and internships. This is open to secondary and tertiary level students and employees of our…
Does The Salter Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Salter Centre. 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 Salter Centre?: The Salter Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Salter Centre registered as a charity?: The Salter Centre was entered on the register on 25 September 2023.

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.