Chance
Chance is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Chance?
- Registered charity number
- SC044936
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2024-06-30)
- £610
- Website
- www.chanceforafrica.org.uk
What does Chance do?
CHANCE for Africa supports community development in Ghana by improving access to quality education, especially in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). We provide schools and young people in Northern Ghana with internet-enabled computers and classroom furniture to enhance digital learning and create better learning environments. Through these efforts, we help children gain vital ICT skills and prepare for opportunities in a global, technology-driven world.
What causes is Chance registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Chance yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chance 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 Chance a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Chance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044936) 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 Chance's charity number?
- Chance's charity number is SC044936. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC044936?
- Search SC044936 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 Chance do?
- CHANCE for Africa supports community development in Ghana by improving access to quality education, especially in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). We provide schools and young people in Northern Ghana with internet-enabled computers and classroom furniture to enhance digital learning and create better learning environments. Through these efforts, we help children gain vital ICT skills and prepare for opportunities in a global, technology-driven world.
- Does Chance have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chance. 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 Chance?
- Chance's website is http://www.chanceforafrica.org.uk/ — 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.