Is The SOLAS Educational Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The SOLAS Educational Fund as a registered charity (number SC014558) 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 SOLAS Educational Fund's charity number?

The SOLAS Educational Fund's charity number is SC014558. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC014558?

Search SC014558 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 SOLAS Educational Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The SOLAS Educational Fund. 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 SOLAS Educational Fund?

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

When was The SOLAS Educational Fund registered as a charity?

The SOLAS Educational Fund was entered on the register on 19 December 1986.

Registered charity · No. SC014558Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The SOLAS Educational Fund

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

The SOLAS Educational Fund is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

Check official registration

Work at The SOLAS Educational Fund? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about The SOLAS Educational Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £38,640
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £37,540
Registered charity number: SC014558
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

The SOLAS Educational Fund (number SC014558) 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 SOLAS Educational Fund do?

For the provision of educatioal courses and training for people studying for admission to the Society of Law Accountants in Scotland and the provision of grants towards the education and training of people studying cashroom, accountancy and other skills appropriate to Scottish legal firms.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The SOLAS Educational Fund

Answers The SOLAS Educational Fund 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: 19 December 1986
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The SOLAS Educational Fund registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for The SOLAS Educational Fund yet?

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

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.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free

Frequently asked questions

Is The SOLAS Educational Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The SOLAS Educational Fund as a registered charity (number SC014558) 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 SOLAS Educational Fund's charity number?: The SOLAS Educational Fund's charity number is SC014558. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC014558?: Search SC014558 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 SOLAS Educational Fund do?: For the provision of educatioal courses and training for people studying for admission to the Society of Law Accountants in Scotland and the provision of grants towards the education and training of people studying cashroom, accountancy and other skills appropriate to Scottish legal firms.
Does The SOLAS Educational Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The SOLAS Educational Fund. 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 SOLAS Educational Fund?: The SOLAS Educational Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The SOLAS Educational Fund registered as a charity?: The SOLAS Educational Fund was entered on the register on 19 December 1986.

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.