--- title: "An African Child's Dream — check charity number SC052276 | CharityCompare" description: "Is An African Child's Dream a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052276. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/an-african-child-s-dream retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:09:28.931Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer An African Child's Dream is a registered charity (number SC052276) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of public participation in sport. 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 An African Child's Dream? Registered charity number SC052276 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Renfrewshire ## What does An African Child's Dream do? (1) To provide better quality of education to the African child through assistance of books, social interaction, and community inclusion,(2) To use sport as a way of providing better mental and physical health for children, equipment shall be given while existing facilities will be improved,(3) Poverty alleviation within marginalised families through provision of food aid and other resources ## What causes is An African Child's Dream registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for An African Child's Dream yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. An African Child's Dream 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=an-african-child-s-dream&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is An African Child's Dream a legitimate charity? Yes. An African Child's Dream is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052276) 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 An African Child's Dream's charity number? An African Child's Dream's charity number is SC052276. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052276? Search SC052276 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 An African Child's Dream do? (1) To provide better quality of education to the African child through assistance of books, social interaction, and community inclusion,(2) To use sport as a way of providing better mental and physical health for children, equipment shall be given while existing facilities will be improved,(3) Poverty alleviation within marginalised families through provision of food aid and other resources Does An African Child's Dream have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for An African Child's Dream. 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 An African Child's Dream? An African Child's Dream 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=SC052276).