Aia
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Aia 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.
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What are the key facts about Aia?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £128,988
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £101,265
- Registered charity number
- SC016109
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Fife
Quick answer
What does Aia do?
We are a community-led membership SCIO. Our aim is to support a thriving and resilient community, helping to improve Anstruther for all. We offer a range of events and activities for the community, engage in project work within our geographic area and manage a landmark heritage building for the benefit of the community. Our Anster Community Development Project has four key outcomes: People feel more connected to each other and to a sustainable, resilient community. People feel supported to take action and make things happen. People have more opportunities for volunteering and feel supported t…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Aia
Answers Aia 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
- Also known as
- Anstruther Improvements Association
- Where it says it operates
- Fife
What causes is Aia registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Aia yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Aia a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Aia as a registered charity (number SC016109) 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 Aia's charity number?
- Aia's charity number is SC016109. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC016109?
- Search SC016109 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 Aia do?
- We are a community-led membership SCIO. Our aim is to support a thriving and resilient community, helping to improve Anstruther for all. We offer a range of events and activities for the community, engage in project work within our geographic area and manage a landmark heritage building for the benefit of the community. Our Anster Community Development Project has four key outcomes: People feel more connected to each other and to a sustainable, resilient community. People feel supported to take action and make things happen. People have more opportunities for volunteering and feel supported t…
- Does Aia have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aia. 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 Aia?
- Aia's website listed in our register data is http://www.anstrutherimprovements.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 Aia registered as a charity?
- Aia was entered on the register on 10 December 1991.
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.