Aws
Aws is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Aws?
- Registered charity number
- SC045894
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £3,634,697
- Website
- www.a4ws.org
What does Aws do?
The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) is a global, multi-stakeholder membership alliance and international standard for responsible water use. We convene and catalyse action on water stewardship, uniting over 240 members from business, civil society and the public sector. Our vision is a water-secure world that enables people, culture, business and nature to prosper, now and in the future. Our mission is to ignite and nurture global and local leadership in credible water stewardship that recognises and secures the social, cultural, environmental and economic value of freshwater. We do thi…
What causes is Aws registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Aws yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aws 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Aws a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Aws is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045894) 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 Aws's charity number?
- Aws's charity number is SC045894. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC045894?
- Search SC045894 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 Aws do?
- The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) is a global, multi-stakeholder membership alliance and international standard for responsible water use. We convene and catalyse action on water stewardship, uniting over 240 members from business, civil society and the public sector. Our vision is a water-secure world that enables people, culture, business and nature to prosper, now and in the future. Our mission is to ignite and nurture global and local leadership in credible water stewardship that recognises and secures the social, cultural, environmental and economic value of freshwater. We do thi…
- Does Aws have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aws. 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 Aws?
- Aws's website is http://www.a4ws.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.