Is Institute of Universal Charity UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Institute of Universal Charity UK as a registered charity (number SC052950) 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 Institute of Universal Charity UK's charity number?

Institute of Universal Charity UK's charity number is SC052950. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC052950SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Outwith Scotland

Institute of Universal Charity UK

Institute of Universal Charity UK is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.

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Institute of Universal Charity UK is listed as a registered charity (number SC052950) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £2,500 (year ending 2024-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Institute of Universal Charity UK?

Registered charity number: SC052950
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31): £2,500
Website: www.InstituteofUniversalCharity.co.uk

What does Institute of Universal Charity UK do?

To provide relief of poverty to individuals, families or communities with financial and material assistance. In order for them to maintain a decent standard of living and to relieve the worry over the basics of food, water, medicines, medical treatments and shelter. To provide relief of poverty by means of material and financial help to those affected by natural disasters or war. To relieve those in need by reason of disadvantage by collecting and distributing food, furnishings, clothes and toys. To provide relief of poverty by supporting orphanages and by means of material and financia…

What causes is Institute of Universal Charity UK registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Institute of Universal Charity UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Institute of Universal Charity UK 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Institute of Universal Charity UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Institute of Universal Charity UK as a registered charity (number SC052950) 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 Institute of Universal Charity UK's charity number?: Institute of Universal Charity UK's charity number is SC052950. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052950?: Search SC052950 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 Institute of Universal Charity UK do?: To provide relief of poverty to individuals, families or communities with financial and material assistance. In order for them to maintain a decent standard of living and to relieve the worry over the basics of food, water, medicines, medical treatments and shelter. To provide relief of poverty by means of material and financial help to those affected by natural disasters or war. To relieve those in need by reason of disadvantage by collecting and distributing food, furnishings, clothes and toys. To provide relief of poverty by supporting orphanages and by means of material and financia…
Does Institute of Universal Charity UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Institute of Universal Charity UK. 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 Institute of Universal Charity UK?: Institute of Universal Charity UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.InstituteofUniversalCharity.co.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.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.