Is Upstart Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Upstart Scotland as a registered charity (number SC047775) 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 Upstart Scotland's charity number?

Upstart Scotland's charity number is SC047775. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047775?

Search SC047775 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 Upstart Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Upstart 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 Upstart Scotland?

Upstart Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.upstart.scot. 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 Upstart Scotland registered as a charity?

Upstart Scotland was entered on the register on 26 September 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047775SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Upstart Scotland

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

Upstart Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Upstart Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £13,806
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £10,476
Registered charity number: SC047775
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.upstart.scot

Quick answer

Upstart Scotland (number SC047775) 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 Upstart Scotland do?

Campaign for a kindergarten stage before starting school at 7 years old with over 4,000 Members and lobbying MSPs.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Upstart Scotland

Answers Upstart Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 26 September 2017
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Upstart Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Upstart Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Upstart 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

What should you check before donating to Upstart Scotland?

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Upstart Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Upstart Scotland as a registered charity (number SC047775) 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 Upstart Scotland's charity number?: Upstart Scotland's charity number is SC047775. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047775?: Search SC047775 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 Upstart Scotland do?: Campaign for a kindergarten stage before starting school at 7 years old with over 4,000 Members and lobbying MSPs.
Does Upstart Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Upstart 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 Upstart Scotland?: Upstart Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.upstart.scot. 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 Upstart Scotland registered as a charity?: Upstart Scotland was entered on the register on 26 September 2017.

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.