--- title: "African Council Limited — check charity number SC046299 | CharityCompare" description: "Is African Council Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046299. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/african-council-limited retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:08:08.860Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer African Council Limited is a registered charity (number SC046299) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £6,400 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about African Council Limited? Registered charity number SC046299 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £6,400 Website [www.africancouncil.org.uk](http://www.africancouncil.org.uk/) ## What does African Council Limited do? The company's objects are: to advance active citizenship, community empowerment and the social welfare of the diverse members of the African community in Scotland and beyond. by engendering, defending and celebrating African culture history and values promoting the attainment of education, and life skills, especially among young Africans to prepare them for the world of work and to enable them to contribute to the social welfare of the communities in which they live and to Africa's social welfare enhancing the participation of Africans in social endeavors which enable them to contribute to th… ## What causes is African Council Limited registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for African Council Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African Council Limited is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=african-council-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.africancouncil.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is African Council Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. African Council Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046299) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is African Council Limited's charity number? African Council Limited's charity number is SC046299. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046299? Search SC046299 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 African Council Limited do? The company's objects are: to advance active citizenship, community empowerment and the social welfare of the diverse members of the African community in Scotland and beyond. by engendering, defending and celebrating African culture history and values promoting the attainment of education, and life skills, especially among young Africans to prepare them for the world of work and to enable them to contribute to the social welfare of the communities in which they live and to Africa's social welfare enhancing the participation of Africans in social endeavors which enable them to contribute to th… Does African Council Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Council Limited. 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 African Council Limited? African Council Limited's website is http://www.africancouncil.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC046299).