Is Iom3 a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Iom3 as a registered charity (number SC050586) 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 Iom3's charity number?

Iom3's charity number is SC050586. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050586?

Search SC050586 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 Iom3 have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Iom3. 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 Iom3?

Iom3's website listed in our register data is http://www.iom3.org. 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 Iom3 registered as a charity?

Iom3 was entered on the register on 19 November 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050586Unincorporated association

Iom3

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

Iom3 is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Iom3?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £453,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,722,000
Registered charity number: SC050586
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.iom3.org

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Iom3 (number SC050586) 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 Iom3 do?

The objects of the Institute (hereinafter referred to as “the objects”) shall be to advance and develop all aspects of science, engineering and technology as applied to the discovery, exploration, development, characterisation, exploitation, processing, application and re-cycling of materials, minerals and fuels, to further and co-ordinate education, training and practice in these disciplines and to facilitate the acquisition, preservation and dissemination of knowledge pertaining to these disciplines, provided that in pursuing these objects, in so far as they may be similar to those of exist…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Iom3

Answers Iom3 gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 November 2020
Also known as: The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Iom3 registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Iom3 yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Iom3. 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 Iom3?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Iom3 a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Iom3 as a registered charity (number SC050586) 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 Iom3's charity number?: Iom3's charity number is SC050586. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050586?: Search SC050586 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 Iom3 do?: The objects of the Institute (hereinafter referred to as “the objects”) shall be to advance and develop all aspects of science, engineering and technology as applied to the discovery, exploration, development, characterisation, exploitation, processing, application and re-cycling of materials, minerals and fuels, to further and co-ordinate education, training and practice in these disciplines and to facilitate the acquisition, preservation and dissemination of knowledge pertaining to these disciplines, provided that in pursuing these objects, in so far as they may be similar to those of exist…
Does Iom3 have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Iom3. 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 Iom3?: Iom3's website listed in our register data is http://www.iom3.org. 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 Iom3 registered as a charity?: Iom3 was entered on the register on 19 November 2020.

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.