Is Vssn a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Vssn as a registered charity (number SC052647) 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 Vssn's charity number?

Vssn's charity number is SC052647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052647?

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How can I donate to Vssn?

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When was Vssn registered as a charity?

Vssn was entered on the register on 28 June 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052647CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)

Vssn

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

Vssn is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Vssn?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £17,638
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £15,652
Registered charity number: SC052647
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.vssn.org.uk

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Vssn (number SC052647) 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 Vssn do?

The objects of the CIO are the advancement of public education concerning the voluntary sector: (1) by the promotion and diffusion of knowledge. and (2) by the publication of research. and (3) by the encouragement of contact between workers in relevant fields of enquiry. and (4) by undertaking such other activities (being charitable in law) as shall be conducive to the attainment of these objects. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Invest…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Vssn

Answers Vssn 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: 28 June 2023
Also known as: Voluntary Sector Studies Network
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Vssn registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Vssn yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Vssn. 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 Vssn a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Vssn as a registered charity (number SC052647) 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 Vssn's charity number?: Vssn's charity number is SC052647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052647?: Search SC052647 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 Vssn do?: The objects of the CIO are the advancement of public education concerning the voluntary sector: (1) by the promotion and diffusion of knowledge. and (2) by the publication of research. and (3) by the encouragement of contact between workers in relevant fields of enquiry. and (4) by undertaking such other activities (being charitable in law) as shall be conducive to the attainment of these objects. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Invest…
Does Vssn have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vssn. 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 Vssn?: Vssn's website listed in our register data is https://www.vssn.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 Vssn registered as a charity?: Vssn was entered on the register on 28 June 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.