Is Igbo Union Glasgow a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Igbo Union Glasgow as a registered charity (number SC044517) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Igbo Union Glasgow's charity number?

Igbo Union Glasgow's charity number is SC044517. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044517?

Search SC044517 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.

Does Igbo Union Glasgow have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Igbo Union Glasgow. 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 Igbo Union Glasgow?

Igbo Union Glasgow's website listed in our register data is http://www.iwug.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Igbo Union Glasgow registered as a charity?

Igbo Union Glasgow was entered on the register on 12 December 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC044517SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Igbo Union Glasgow

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Igbo Union Glasgow is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Igbo Union Glasgow?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £21,368
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £16,822
Registered charity number: SC044517
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.iwug.org.uk

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Igbo Union Glasgow (number SC044517) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Igbo Union Glasgow do?

1. To promote the advancement of active citizenship. The Igbo Welfare Union will promote this objective through the development and teaching of civic values. the encouragement of voluntary activity and increasing the involvement of individuals in community activity. the promotion of community union, and sense of belonging among ethnic Igbos in Glasgow and its environs. 2. To promote the prevention or relief of poverty. The Union will provide a support network for poverty alleviation, health education and disaster relief amongst disadvantaged and needy communities, families and groups, particu…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Igbo Union Glasgow

Answers Igbo Union Glasgow gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 December 2013
Also known as: The Igbo Welfare Union Glasgow
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Igbo Union Glasgow registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Igbo Union Glasgow yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Igbo Union Glasgow. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Igbo Union Glasgow?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Igbo Union Glasgow a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Igbo Union Glasgow as a registered charity (number SC044517) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Igbo Union Glasgow's charity number?: Igbo Union Glasgow's charity number is SC044517. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044517?: Search SC044517 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 Igbo Union Glasgow do?: 1. To promote the advancement of active citizenship. The Igbo Welfare Union will promote this objective through the development and teaching of civic values. the encouragement of voluntary activity and increasing the involvement of individuals in community activity. the promotion of community union, and sense of belonging among ethnic Igbos in Glasgow and its environs. 2. To promote the prevention or relief of poverty. The Union will provide a support network for poverty alleviation, health education and disaster relief amongst disadvantaged and needy communities, families and groups, particu…
Does Igbo Union Glasgow have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Igbo Union Glasgow. 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 Igbo Union Glasgow?: Igbo Union Glasgow's website listed in our register data is http://www.iwug.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Igbo Union Glasgow registered as a charity?: Igbo Union Glasgow was entered on the register on 12 December 2013.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.