--- title: "Eastern Roots SCIO — check charity number SC055578 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Eastern Roots SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055578. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/eastern-roots-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:17:19.822Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Eastern Roots SCIO is a registered charity (number SC055578) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Eastern Roots SCIO? Registered charity number SC055578 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire ## What does Eastern Roots SCIO do? The Organisation's Purposes are: 5.1 To advance citizenship and community development by promoting civic participation, volunteering, community engagement and social inclusion amongst Eastern European communities and the wider public in Scotland. 5.2 To advance education by promoting knowledge and understanding of Eastern European history, heritage, traditions, languages, literature and contemporary culture. 5.3 To advance the arts, heritage and culture through the preservation, promotion and celebration of Eastern European music, dance, folklore, crafts, visual arts, cuisine and traditional… ## What causes is Eastern Roots SCIO registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Eastern Roots SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Eastern Roots 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=eastern-roots-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Eastern Roots SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Eastern Roots SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055578) 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 Eastern Roots SCIO's charity number? Eastern Roots SCIO's charity number is SC055578. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055578? Search SC055578 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 Eastern Roots SCIO do? The Organisation's Purposes are: 5.1 To advance citizenship and community development by promoting civic participation, volunteering, community engagement and social inclusion amongst Eastern European communities and the wider public in Scotland. 5.2 To advance education by promoting knowledge and understanding of Eastern European history, heritage, traditions, languages, literature and contemporary culture. 5.3 To advance the arts, heritage and culture through the preservation, promotion and celebration of Eastern European music, dance, folklore, crafts, visual arts, cuisine and traditional… Does Eastern Roots SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eastern Roots 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 Eastern Roots SCIO? Eastern Roots 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=SC055578).