--- title: "Fazal Karim Welfare Trust — check charity number SC055533 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fazal Karim Welfare Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055533. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/fazal-karim-welfare-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:22:12.698Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fazal Karim Welfare Trust is a registered charity (number SC055533) 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. 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 Fazal Karim Welfare Trust? Registered charity number SC055533 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Fazal Karim Welfare Trust do? (a) The organisation is established to provide relief to those in need in Pakistan. This includes the prevention or relief of poverty by providing financial help, food, and housing to families living in deprived regions. It aims to improve health by supporting medical clinics, eye-care programmes, and clean water projects to stop the spread of disease. It will also focus on supporting education by building schools and offering financial aid for educational materials to encourage students to complete their education. As set out in Section 7(2) of the 2005 Act, this charity will aim to (a) Offe… ## What causes is Fazal Karim Welfare Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fazal Karim Welfare Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fazal Karim Welfare Trust 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=fazal-karim-welfare-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fazal Karim Welfare Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Fazal Karim Welfare Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055533) 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 Fazal Karim Welfare Trust's charity number? Fazal Karim Welfare Trust's charity number is SC055533. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055533? Search SC055533 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 Fazal Karim Welfare Trust do? (a) The organisation is established to provide relief to those in need in Pakistan. This includes the prevention or relief of poverty by providing financial help, food, and housing to families living in deprived regions. It aims to improve health by supporting medical clinics, eye-care programmes, and clean water projects to stop the spread of disease. It will also focus on supporting education by building schools and offering financial aid for educational materials to encourage students to complete their education. As set out in Section 7(2) of the 2005 Act, this charity will aim to (a) Offe… Does Fazal Karim Welfare Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fazal Karim Welfare Trust. 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 Fazal Karim Welfare Trust? Fazal Karim Welfare Trust 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=SC055533).