Is Africa on the Ball (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Africa on the Ball (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC044499) 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 Africa on the Ball (SCIO)'s charity number?

Africa on the Ball (SCIO)'s charity number is SC044499. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044499?

Search SC044499 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 Africa on the Ball (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Africa on the Ball (SCIO)?

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When was Africa on the Ball (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Africa on the Ball (SCIO) was entered on the register on 10 December 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC044499SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Africa on the Ball (SCIO)

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

Africa on the Ball (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Africa on the Ball (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £49,870
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £24,591
Registered charity number: SC044499
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Stirling
Website: www.africaontheball.org

Quick answer

Africa on the Ball (SCIO) (number SC044499) 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 Africa on the Ball (SCIO) do?

Africa on the Ball is a Scottish charity that changes lives through football in sub-Saharan Africa, principally in Zambia. We use sport as a vehicle to address poverty, advance education, improve health outcomes, and develop communities. Our programmes include community football tournaments, primary school outreach, tertiary education scholarships, and HIV/AIDS awareness activities. We work through an Executive Director and contractors based in Zambia, supported by a volunteer trustee board in Scotland. In 2025 we reached 4,750 participants across Maamba, Lundazi, Chongwe and Lusaka, awarded…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Africa on the Ball (SCIO)

Answers Africa on the Ball (SCIO) 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: 10 December 2013
Where it says it operates: Stirling

What causes is Africa on the Ball (SCIO) registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Africa on the Ball (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Africa on the Ball (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 Africa on the Ball (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Africa on the Ball (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC044499) 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 Africa on the Ball (SCIO)'s charity number?: Africa on the Ball (SCIO)'s charity number is SC044499. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044499?: Search SC044499 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 Africa on the Ball (SCIO) do?: Africa on the Ball is a Scottish charity that changes lives through football in sub-Saharan Africa, principally in Zambia. We use sport as a vehicle to address poverty, advance education, improve health outcomes, and develop communities. Our programmes include community football tournaments, primary school outreach, tertiary education scholarships, and HIV/AIDS awareness activities. We work through an Executive Director and contractors based in Zambia, supported by a volunteer trustee board in Scotland. In 2025 we reached 4,750 participants across Maamba, Lundazi, Chongwe and Lusaka, awarded…
Does Africa on the Ball (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Africa on the Ball (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 Africa on the Ball (SCIO)?: Africa on the Ball (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.africaontheball.org. 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 Africa on the Ball (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Africa on the Ball (SCIO) was entered on the register on 10 December 2013.

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.