--- title: "Computers For Africa — check charity number SC025628 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Computers For Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC025628. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/computers-for-africa retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:15:13.554Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Computers For Africa is a registered charity (number SC025628) 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 education. Its latest reported income was £2,150 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Computers For Africa? Registered charity number SC025628 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £2,150 ## What does Computers For Africa do? It provides second user IT eg computers, iPads and peripherals to Southern African schools. These are mainly donated by Highland Schools as surplus to requirement. ## What causes is Computers For Africa registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Computers For Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Computers For Africa 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=computers-for-africa&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Computers For Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Computers For Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC025628) 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 Computers For Africa's charity number? Computers For Africa's charity number is SC025628. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC025628? Search SC025628 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 Computers For Africa do? It provides second user IT eg computers, iPads and peripherals to Southern African schools. These are mainly donated by Highland Schools as surplus to requirement. Does Computers For Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Computers For Africa. 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 Computers For Africa? Computers For Africa 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=SC025628).