Is AGE - Edinburgh a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists AGE - Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC044054) 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 AGE - Edinburgh's charity number?

AGE - Edinburgh's charity number is SC044054. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044054?

Search SC044054 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 AGE - Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for AGE - Edinburgh. 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 AGE - Edinburgh?

AGE - Edinburgh does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was AGE - Edinburgh registered as a charity?

AGE - Edinburgh was entered on the register on 4 June 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC044054SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

AGE - Edinburgh

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

AGE - Edinburgh is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about AGE - Edinburgh?

Registered charity number: SC044054
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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AGE - Edinburgh (number SC044054) 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 AGE - Edinburgh do?

The purposes of the organisation are to: ?Provide relief to and promote the welfare of Gambians and their families. ?advance Gambian arts, heritage and culture within the wider community ?The advancement of civic responsibility among Gambians and within the wider community ?Promote equality and diversity within in the Gambian and other migrant communities. ?Promote the advancement of formal, informal education including life and personal development skills.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for AGE - Edinburgh

Answers AGE - Edinburgh gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2016, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 June 2013
Also known as: Association of Gambians in Edinburgh (The AGE)
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is AGE - Edinburgh registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for AGE - Edinburgh yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score AGE - Edinburgh. 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 AGE - Edinburgh a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists AGE - Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC044054) 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 AGE - Edinburgh's charity number?: AGE - Edinburgh's charity number is SC044054. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044054?: Search SC044054 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 AGE - Edinburgh do?: The purposes of the organisation are to: ?Provide relief to and promote the welfare of Gambians and their families. ?advance Gambian arts, heritage and culture within the wider community ?The advancement of civic responsibility among Gambians and within the wider community ?Promote equality and diversity within in the Gambian and other migrant communities. ?Promote the advancement of formal, informal education including life and personal development skills.
Does AGE - Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for AGE - Edinburgh. 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 AGE - Edinburgh?: AGE - Edinburgh does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was AGE - Edinburgh registered as a charity?: AGE - Edinburgh was entered on the register on 4 June 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.