Is AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO as a registered charity (number SC052520) 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 AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO's charity number?

AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO's charity number is SC052520. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052520?

Search SC052520 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 AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO. 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 AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO?

AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://aarc.charity. 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 AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO registered as a charity?

AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO was entered on the register on 27 April 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052520SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO

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

AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £76,095
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £55,164
Registered charity number: SC052520
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: aarc.charity

Quick answer

AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO (number SC052520) 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 AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO do?

Asylum & Refugee Care (AARC) SCIO is a dedicated charity focused on supporting the growing number of refugees and people seeking asylum in North-East Scotland. What started as a small group of passionate volunteers in 2022 has since evolved into a fully registered charity by 2023. AARC was created to offer practical and emotional support to refugees and people seeking asylum who often arrive in the region with little to nothing, sometimes at a moment’s notice. Our mission is simple: to lend a helping hand to those forced to flee their home countries, providing the care and support they nee…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO

Answers AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 27 April 2023
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO. 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 AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO as a registered charity (number SC052520) 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 AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO's charity number?: AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO's charity number is SC052520. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052520?: Search SC052520 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 AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO do?: Asylum & Refugee Care (AARC) SCIO is a dedicated charity focused on supporting the growing number of refugees and people seeking asylum in North-East Scotland. What started as a small group of passionate volunteers in 2022 has since evolved into a fully registered charity by 2023. AARC was created to offer practical and emotional support to refugees and people seeking asylum who often arrive in the region with little to nothing, sometimes at a moment’s notice. Our mission is simple: to lend a helping hand to those forced to flee their home countries, providing the care and support they nee…
Does AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO. 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 AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO?: AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://aarc.charity. 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 AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO registered as a charity?: AARC (Asylum and Refugee Care) SCIO was entered on the register on 27 April 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.