Is Aruka a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Aruka as a registered charity (number SC052595) 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 Aruka's charity number?

Aruka's charity number is SC052595. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052595?

Search SC052595 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 Aruka have reviews and complaints?

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

Aruka does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Aruka registered as a charity?

Aruka was entered on the register on 6 June 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052595SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Aruka

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

Aruka is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Aruka?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £53,414
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £36,177
Registered charity number: SC052595
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Lanarkshire

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Aruka (number SC052595) 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 Aruka do?

The purpose of Aruka is to provide better pathways in, through and out of rehab by supporting individuals in addiction with consistent relational support in their recovery. This includes 121 sessions, group work, advocacy support. We help people to identify the best rehab program for them, and then we work closely with them to help find the right blend of either community or recovery support to best suit their needs. We work closely with 2 church parters (Freedom City Church) and (Motherwell Baptist)- we work along with their drop in's where we engage with people in need of support during th…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Aruka

Answers Aruka gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 6 June 2023
Where it says it operates: North Lanarkshire

What causes is Aruka registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Aruka yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aruka a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Aruka as a registered charity (number SC052595) 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 Aruka's charity number?: Aruka's charity number is SC052595. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052595?: Search SC052595 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 Aruka do?: The purpose of Aruka is to provide better pathways in, through and out of rehab by supporting individuals in addiction with consistent relational support in their recovery. This includes 121 sessions, group work, advocacy support. We help people to identify the best rehab program for them, and then we work closely with them to help find the right blend of either community or recovery support to best suit their needs. We work closely with 2 church parters (Freedom City Church) and (Motherwell Baptist)- we work along with their drop in's where we engage with people in need of support during th…
Does Aruka have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aruka. 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 Aruka?: Aruka does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Aruka registered as a charity?: Aruka was entered on the register on 6 June 2023.

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.