--- title: "Ciswo — check charity number SC039529 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ciswo a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039529. 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/ciswo retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:06:36.467Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ciswo is a registered charity (number SC039529) 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 £2,044,277 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Ciswo? Registered charity number SC039529 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,044,277 Website [www.ciswo.org.uk](http://www.ciswo.org.uk/) ## What does Ciswo do? The Objects of the Charity are the promotion of health .the relief of poverty and hardship and the advancement of education (including social and physical training activities which are charitable by virtue of section 1 of the Recreational Charities Act 1958) and any other charitable purpose for the benefit of employees and former employees of the coal mining industry in the United Kingdom employed in or formerly employed in any present or past coal mining area of the United Kingdom and of their relatives and dependants and of the communities in which they live within those areas ## What causes is Ciswo registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ciswo yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ciswo 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=ciswo&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ciswo.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ciswo a legitimate charity? Yes. Ciswo is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039529) 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 Ciswo's charity number? Ciswo's charity number is SC039529. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039529? Search SC039529 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 Ciswo do? The Objects of the Charity are the promotion of health .the relief of poverty and hardship and the advancement of education (including social and physical training activities which are charitable by virtue of section 1 of the Recreational Charities Act 1958) and any other charitable purpose for the benefit of employees and former employees of the coal mining industry in the United Kingdom employed in or formerly employed in any present or past coal mining area of the United Kingdom and of their relatives and dependants and of the communities in which they live within those areas Does Ciswo have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ciswo. 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 Ciswo? Ciswo's website is http://www.ciswo.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=SC039529).