United Kingdom
Scottish charities & OSCR checks
Check Scottish charities on CharityCompare — OSCR registration, charity numbers, Clarity Scores where filings allow, and city hubs for Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Quick answer
Every Scottish charity is registered with OSCR and has a Scottish charity number. Search the name or number on CharityCompare or the OSCR register. Confirm the name matches the organisation asking for money before you donate.
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Official register: OSCR. Street collections in Scotland follow separate licensing rules — still verify the charity number before giving cash.