--- title: "City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO — check charity number SC052281 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052281. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-blossom-mercy-seat-scio retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:56.861Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO is a registered charity (number SC052281) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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. 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 City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO? Registered charity number SC052281 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO do? To advance citizenship and community development through the integration and inclusion of the ethnic minority of African and Caribbean origin in Scotland by organising cultural events to foster diversity and inclusion across the community. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing information on job opportunities and social care ## What causes is City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO 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=city-blossom-mercy-seat-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052281) 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 City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO's charity number? City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO's charity number is SC052281. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052281? Search SC052281 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 City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO do? To advance citizenship and community development through the integration and inclusion of the ethnic minority of African and Caribbean origin in Scotland by organising cultural events to foster diversity and inclusion across the community. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing information on job opportunities and social care Does City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO. 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 City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO? City Blossom (Mercy Seat) SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC052281).