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Registered charity · No. SC044553SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Scottish Council on Archives

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

The Scottish Council on Archives is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about The Scottish Council on Archives?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£24,451
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£259,210
Registered charity number
SC044553
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

The Scottish Council on Archives (number SC044553) 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 Scottish Council on Archives do?

The Scottish Council on Archives (SCA) is an advocacy and development body for Scotland's archives and records sector, working in partnership with official repositories in local authorities, universities and businesses as well as a wide range of voluntary community groups. Our vision is that Scotland’s documented memory is valued, understood, and shared with everyone. We build national and international partnerships, deliver strategic advice and research, and develop projects spanning stakeholder engagement, education, and quality improvement. SCA is passionate about promoting and enabling th…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Scottish Council on Archives

Answers The Scottish Council on Archives gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

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

What causes is The Scottish Council on Archives registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Scottish Council on Archives yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Scottish Council on Archives. 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 Scottish Council on Archives a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Scottish Council on Archives as a registered charity (number SC044553) 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 Scottish Council on Archives's charity number?
The Scottish Council on Archives's charity number is SC044553. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044553?
Search SC044553 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 Scottish Council on Archives do?
The Scottish Council on Archives (SCA) is an advocacy and development body for Scotland's archives and records sector, working in partnership with official repositories in local authorities, universities and businesses as well as a wide range of voluntary community groups. Our vision is that Scotland’s documented memory is valued, understood, and shared with everyone. We build national and international partnerships, deliver strategic advice and research, and develop projects spanning stakeholder engagement, education, and quality improvement. SCA is passionate about promoting and enabling th…
Does The Scottish Council on Archives have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Scottish Council on Archives. 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 Scottish Council on Archives?
The Scottish Council on Archives's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottisharchives.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 Scottish Council on Archives registered as a charity?
The Scottish Council on Archives was entered on the register on 30 December 2013.

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.