--- title: "African Scottish Development Organisation — check charity number SC037927 | CharityCompare" description: "Is African Scottish Development Organisation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037927. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/african-scottish-development-organisation retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:41:38.606Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer African Scottish Development Organisation is a registered charity (number SC037927) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £427 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Scottish Development Organisation? Registered charity number SC037927 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £427 Website [www.asdoonline.org](http://www.asdoonline.org/) ## What does African Scottish Development Organisation do? 'To raise awareness and mobilise resources on issues affecting development of Africans and to work in collaboration with grass root organisations to ensure Africans reach their full development potential.' ASDO is an African initiated and African led organisation for the development of Africans in the developing and developed world. A lot of funding in the developing world gets swallowed up in administrative costs, bureaucracies and protocols and does not reach the people on the grass roots that actually need the funds. ASDO aims to use less than 8% of funding in overhead costs as we would b… ## What causes is African Scottish Development Organisation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for African Scottish Development Organisation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African Scottish Development Organisation 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-scottish-development-organisation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.asdoonline.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is African Scottish Development Organisation a legitimate charity? Yes. African Scottish Development Organisation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037927) 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 Scottish Development Organisation's charity number? African Scottish Development Organisation's charity number is SC037927. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037927? Search SC037927 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 Scottish Development Organisation do? 'To raise awareness and mobilise resources on issues affecting development of Africans and to work in collaboration with grass root organisations to ensure Africans reach their full development potential.' ASDO is an African initiated and African led organisation for the development of Africans in the developing and developed world. A lot of funding in the developing world gets swallowed up in administrative costs, bureaucracies and protocols and does not reach the people on the grass roots that actually need the funds. ASDO aims to use less than 8% of funding in overhead costs as we would b… Does African Scottish Development Organisation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Scottish Development Organisation. 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 Scottish Development Organisation? African Scottish Development Organisation's website is http://www.asdoonline.org — 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=SC037927).