Is Joss a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Joss as a registered charity (number SC024186) 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 Joss's charity number?

Joss's charity number is SC024186. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC024186?

Search SC024186 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 Joss have reviews and complaints?

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

Joss does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Joss registered as a charity?

Joss was entered on the register on 14 February 1995.

Registered charity · No. SC024186Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Joss

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

Joss is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Joss?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £118,908
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £118,368
Registered charity number: SC024186
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire

Quick answer

Joss (number SC024186) 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 Joss do?

After school & holiday care & educaton of children in the local area

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Joss

Answers Joss gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 14 February 1995
Also known as: Johnstone Out of School Service
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Joss registered for?

the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Joss yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Joss a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Joss as a registered charity (number SC024186) 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 Joss's charity number?: Joss's charity number is SC024186. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC024186?: Search SC024186 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 Joss do?: After school & holiday care & educaton of children in the local area
Does Joss have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Joss. 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 Joss?: Joss does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Joss registered as a charity?: Joss was entered on the register on 14 February 1995.

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.