Is Alba Cathay Chinese School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Alba Cathay Chinese School as a registered charity (number SC040169) 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 Alba Cathay Chinese School's charity number?

Alba Cathay Chinese School's charity number is SC040169. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040169?

Search SC040169 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 Alba Cathay Chinese School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alba Cathay Chinese School. 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 Alba Cathay Chinese School?

Alba Cathay Chinese School's website listed in our register data is http://accschool.org.uk/. 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 Alba Cathay Chinese School registered as a charity?

Alba Cathay Chinese School was entered on the register on 7 January 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040169Unincorporated association

Alba Cathay Chinese School

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

Alba Cathay Chinese School is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the promotion of religious or racial harmony.

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What are the key facts about Alba Cathay Chinese School?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £42,251
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £27,718
Registered charity number: SC040169
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: accschool.org.uk

Quick answer

Alba Cathay Chinese School (number SC040169) 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 Alba Cathay Chinese School do?

Teaching session on Saturday and organising Chinese Culture events

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Alba Cathay Chinese School

Answers Alba Cathay Chinese School gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 7 January 2009
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Alba Cathay Chinese School registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe promotion of religious or racial harmony

Why is there no Clarity Score for Alba Cathay Chinese School yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Alba Cathay Chinese School. 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 Alba Cathay Chinese School?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alba Cathay Chinese School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Alba Cathay Chinese School as a registered charity (number SC040169) 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 Alba Cathay Chinese School's charity number?: Alba Cathay Chinese School's charity number is SC040169. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040169?: Search SC040169 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 Alba Cathay Chinese School do?: Teaching session on Saturday and organising Chinese Culture events
Does Alba Cathay Chinese School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alba Cathay Chinese School. 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 Alba Cathay Chinese School?: Alba Cathay Chinese School's website listed in our register data is http://accschool.org.uk/. 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 Alba Cathay Chinese School registered as a charity?: Alba Cathay Chinese School was entered on the register on 7 January 2009.

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.