--- title: "Aruka — check charity number SC052595 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aruka a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052595. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aruka retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:25:46.656Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aruka is a registered charity (number SC052595) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £53,414 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Aruka? Registered charity number SC052595 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £53,414 ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aruka 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=aruka&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aruka a legitimate charity? Yes. Aruka is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052595) 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 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. 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=SC052595).