Is Aas a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Aas as a registered charity (number SC047091) 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 Aas's charity number?

Aas's charity number is SC047091. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047091?

Search SC047091 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 Aas have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aas. 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 Aas?

Aas's website listed in our register data is http://www.aascotland.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 Aas registered as a charity?

Aas was entered on the register on 12 January 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047091SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Aas

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

Aas is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Aas?

Reported income · year ending 2023-01-31: £1,519
Reported spending · year ending 2023-01-31: £1,100
Registered charity number: SC047091
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.aascotland.org.uk

Quick answer

Aas (number SC047091) 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 Aas do?

ASSOCIATION OF AFRICANS IN SCOTLAND (AAS) is a non-partisan, non-racial and a non-religious organization, with the sole aim of eroding the gap between the Government of Scotland and the ethnic minority group of African descent on socio-political issues and other relevant matters as may arise. AAS intend to act as an advocacy group for African ethnic minority persons resident in Scotland. Advocacy in this sense, are activities which aim to influence decisions within political, economic, social systems and institutions. In addition: Within political context: We intend to influence political d…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Aas

Answers Aas gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2023, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 January 2017
Also known as: Association of Africans in Scotland
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is Aas registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Aas yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Aas. 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 Aas?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aas a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Aas as a registered charity (number SC047091) 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 Aas's charity number?: Aas's charity number is SC047091. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047091?: Search SC047091 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 Aas do?: ASSOCIATION OF AFRICANS IN SCOTLAND (AAS) is a non-partisan, non-racial and a non-religious organization, with the sole aim of eroding the gap between the Government of Scotland and the ethnic minority group of African descent on socio-political issues and other relevant matters as may arise. AAS intend to act as an advocacy group for African ethnic minority persons resident in Scotland. Advocacy in this sense, are activities which aim to influence decisions within political, economic, social systems and institutions. In addition: Within political context: We intend to influence political d…
Does Aas have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aas. 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 Aas?: Aas's website listed in our register data is http://www.aascotland.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 Aas registered as a charity?: Aas was entered on the register on 12 January 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.