Is African Missions Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists African Missions Scotland as a registered charity (number SC047252) 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 African Missions Scotland's charity number?

African Missions Scotland's charity number is SC047252. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047252?

Search SC047252 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 African Missions Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Missions Scotland. 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 Missions Scotland?

African Missions Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was African Missions Scotland registered as a charity?

African Missions Scotland was entered on the register on 17 March 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047252Unincorporated association

African Missions Scotland

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

African Missions Scotland 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 African Missions Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2023-12-31: £31,337
Reported spending · year ending 2023-12-31: £30,552
Registered charity number: SC047252
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian

Quick answer

African Missions Scotland (number SC047252) 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 African Missions Scotland do?

The primary aim of the organisation is to touch lives touch lives in many different ways by bringing relief to those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardships or other disadvantages, and promote opportunities for brighter futures (through e.g. educational activities) amongst the poor and the needy especially in Africa and local community at large.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for African Missions Scotland

Answers African Missions Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 17 March 2017
Also known as: AMSCOT- The Helping Hand
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is African Missions Scotland 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 African Missions Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score African Missions Scotland. 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 African Missions Scotland?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is African Missions Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists African Missions Scotland as a registered charity (number SC047252) 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 African Missions Scotland's charity number?: African Missions Scotland's charity number is SC047252. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047252?: Search SC047252 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 Missions Scotland do?: The primary aim of the organisation is to touch lives touch lives in many different ways by bringing relief to those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardships or other disadvantages, and promote opportunities for brighter futures (through e.g. educational activities) amongst the poor and the needy especially in Africa and local community at large.
Does African Missions Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Missions Scotland. 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 Missions Scotland?: African Missions Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was African Missions Scotland registered as a charity?: African Missions Scotland was entered on the register on 17 March 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.