Is Avatar a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Avatar as a registered charity (number SC053393) 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 Avatar's charity number?

Avatar's charity number is SC053393. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053393?

Search SC053393 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 Avatar have reviews and complaints?

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

Avatar's website listed in our register data is https://avatar-borders.co.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 Avatar registered as a charity?

Avatar was entered on the register on 29 May 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053393SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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

Avatar is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Avatar?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-28: £50
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-28: £1,548
Registered charity number: SC053393
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: avatar-borders.co.uk

Quick answer

Avatar (number SC053393) 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 Avatar do?

AVATAR is an Autistic People’s Organisation (APO) run by and for autistic adults in the Scottish Borders. We believe that all autistic adults have the right to a good quality of life. We aim to empower autistic people to support each other and advocate for our rights so that we are able to thrive across every area of life. We aim to improve the quality of life of autistic adults in the Scottish Borders by: - Building a community of autistic people - Providing accessible and practical support - Community engagement activities to increase the understanding, acceptance and meaningful inclusion…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Avatar

Answers Avatar gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 May 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: 29 May 2024
Also known as: Autistic Voices Advocating Together for Autonomous Rights
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Avatar registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Avatar yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Avatar a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Avatar as a registered charity (number SC053393) 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 Avatar's charity number?: Avatar's charity number is SC053393. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053393?: Search SC053393 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 Avatar do?: AVATAR is an Autistic People’s Organisation (APO) run by and for autistic adults in the Scottish Borders. We believe that all autistic adults have the right to a good quality of life. We aim to empower autistic people to support each other and advocate for our rights so that we are able to thrive across every area of life. We aim to improve the quality of life of autistic adults in the Scottish Borders by: - Building a community of autistic people - Providing accessible and practical support - Community engagement activities to increase the understanding, acceptance and meaningful inclusion…
Does Avatar have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Avatar. 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 Avatar?: Avatar's website listed in our register data is https://avatar-borders.co.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 Avatar registered as a charity?: Avatar was entered on the register on 29 May 2024.

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.