Is Kitaba a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kitaba as a registered charity (number SC039949) 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 Kitaba's charity number?

Kitaba's charity number is SC039949. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039949?

Search SC039949 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 Kitaba have reviews and complaints?

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

Kitaba's website listed in our register data is http://www.kitaba.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 Kitaba registered as a charity?

Kitaba was entered on the register on 14 October 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039949Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Kitaba

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

Kitaba is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the promotion of religious or racial harmony, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Kitaba?

Reported income · year ending 2024-08-31: £174
Reported spending · year ending 2024-08-31: £1,210
Registered charity number: SC039949
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.kitaba.org

Quick answer

Kitaba (number SC039949) 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 Kitaba do?

To offer advice, training/consultancy and guidance to carers and family members responsible for people with visual impairment

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kitaba

Answers Kitaba gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2024, 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 October 2008
Also known as: Islamic Texts for the Blind
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Kitaba registered for?

the advancement of educationthe promotion of religious or racial harmonythe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kitaba yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kitaba a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kitaba as a registered charity (number SC039949) 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 Kitaba's charity number?: Kitaba's charity number is SC039949. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039949?: Search SC039949 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 Kitaba do?: To offer advice, training/consultancy and guidance to carers and family members responsible for people with visual impairment
Does Kitaba have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kitaba. 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 Kitaba?: Kitaba's website listed in our register data is http://www.kitaba.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 Kitaba registered as a charity?: Kitaba was entered on the register on 14 October 2008.

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.