--- title: "Children of Songea — check charity number SC050507 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Children of Songea a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050507. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/children-of-songea retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:26:33.007Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Children of Songea is a registered charity (number SC050507) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £10,292 (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 Children of Songea? Registered charity number SC050507 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,292 Website [www.childrenofsongea.org.uk](http://www.childrenofsongea.org.uk/) ## What does Children of Songea do? We are a charity working to support children and families experiencing poverty in Songea, Tanzania. We provide learning resources to help children go to school, health insurance so that they can access treatment when they get sick and rebuild and renovate homes for families who need it most. Our work has grown out of a friendship between communities in Scotland and Tanzania, that has lasted nearly twenty years. ## What causes is Children of Songea registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Children of Songea yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children of Songea 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=children-of-songea&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.childrenofsongea.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Children of Songea a legitimate charity? Yes. Children of Songea is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050507) 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 Children of Songea's charity number? Children of Songea's charity number is SC050507. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050507? Search SC050507 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 Children of Songea do? We are a charity working to support children and families experiencing poverty in Songea, Tanzania. We provide learning resources to help children go to school, health insurance so that they can access treatment when they get sick and rebuild and renovate homes for families who need it most. Our work has grown out of a friendship between communities in Scotland and Tanzania, that has lasted nearly twenty years. Does Children of Songea have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children of Songea. 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 Children of Songea? Children of Songea's website is http://www.childrenofsongea.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](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=SC050507).