Is Asco a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Asco as a registered charity (number SC055560) 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 Asco's charity number?

Asco's charity number is SC055560. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055560?

Search SC055560 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 Asco have reviews and complaints?

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

Asco's website listed in our register data is http://www.ASCO.police.uk. 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 Asco registered as a charity?

Asco was entered on the register on 30 July 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055560CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)

Asco

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

Asco is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about Asco?

Registered charity number: SC055560
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.ASCO.police.uk

Quick answer

Asco (number SC055560) 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 Asco do?

The objects of the CIO are 3.1 the promotion of the efficiency of the police by, but not limited to, providing and facilitating the giving of information, advice, and training to Special Constables. and 3.2 the advancement of citizenship and community development through the promotion of volunteering and public participation in the prevention and solution of crime for the benefit of the public in England, Scotland and Wales, the Isle of Man, Guernsey and any other British Overseas Territory or Crown dependency who may, from time to time, employ Special Constables ('Objects'). Nothing in this…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Asco

Answers Asco gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 July 2026
Also known as: Association of Special Constabulary Officers
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Asco registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Asco yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Asco. 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

What should you check before donating to Asco?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Asco a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Asco as a registered charity (number SC055560) 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 Asco's charity number?: Asco's charity number is SC055560. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055560?: Search SC055560 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 Asco do?: The objects of the CIO are 3.1 the promotion of the efficiency of the police by, but not limited to, providing and facilitating the giving of information, advice, and training to Special Constables. and 3.2 the advancement of citizenship and community development through the promotion of volunteering and public participation in the prevention and solution of crime for the benefit of the public in England, Scotland and Wales, the Isle of Man, Guernsey and any other British Overseas Territory or Crown dependency who may, from time to time, employ Special Constables ('Objects'). Nothing in this…
Does Asco have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Asco. 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 Asco?: Asco's website listed in our register data is http://www.ASCO.police.uk. 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 Asco registered as a charity?: Asco was entered on the register on 30 July 2026.

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.