Is Amal a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Amal as a registered charity (number SC042065) 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 Amal's charity number?

Amal's charity number is SC042065. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042065?

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Does Amal have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Amal. 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 Amal?

Amal's website listed in our register data is http://www.dar-alarqam.org/amal-charity/. 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 Amal registered as a charity?

Amal was entered on the register on 2 February 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042065Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Amal

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

Amal is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Amal?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £102,887
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £131,933
Registered charity number: SC042065
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.dar-alarqam.org/amal-charity

Quick answer

Amal (number SC042065) 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 Amal do?

The main activity of the Charity is to manage teaching Arabic language. The classes are for children between 5 and 14 years old. We have about 120 children in our classes. We only teach in the weekend. In addition, we have the mosque that serves Muslims prayers (5 times a day and Friday Prayer). We also celebrate Eid in the building along with serving free food in Ramadan to students and poor people. Moreover, we use our building for social activities and different minority groups (Arab, Turkish, Bangladeshi, etc. can benefit from the facilities of the building.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Amal

Answers Amal 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: 2 February 2011
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Amal registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Amal yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Amal. 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 Amal a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Amal as a registered charity (number SC042065) 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 Amal's charity number?: Amal's charity number is SC042065. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042065?: Search SC042065 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 Amal do?: The main activity of the Charity is to manage teaching Arabic language. The classes are for children between 5 and 14 years old. We have about 120 children in our classes. We only teach in the weekend. In addition, we have the mosque that serves Muslims prayers (5 times a day and Friday Prayer). We also celebrate Eid in the building along with serving free food in Ramadan to students and poor people. Moreover, we use our building for social activities and different minority groups (Arab, Turkish, Bangladeshi, etc. can benefit from the facilities of the building.
Does Amal have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Amal. 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 Amal?: Amal's website listed in our register data is http://www.dar-alarqam.org/amal-charity/. 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 Amal registered as a charity?: Amal was entered on the register on 2 February 2011.

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.