--- title: "Amal — check charity number SC042065 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Amal a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042065. the advancement of education 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/amal retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:05:12.888Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Amal is a registered charity (number SC042065) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of religion; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £125,410 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Amal? Registered charity number SC042065 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £125,410 ## 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 130 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Amal 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=amal&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Amal a legitimate charity? Yes. Amal is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042065) 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 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 130 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 does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC042065).