Is Macs a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Macs as a registered charity (number SC052711) 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 Macs's charity number?

Macs's charity number is SC052711. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052711?

Search SC052711 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 Macs have reviews and complaints?

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

Macs's website listed in our register data is https://macs.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 Macs registered as a charity?

Macs was entered on the register on 26 July 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052711CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)

Macs

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

Macs is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Macs?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £813,469
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £470,673
Registered charity number: SC052711
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: macs.org.uk

Quick answer

Macs (number SC052711) 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 Macs do?

(1) The Objects of the CIO ('the Objects') are: (a) The provision of support to people with Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia and/or Coloboma conditions and their families. and (b) the advancement of education of the public concerning Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia and Coloboma conditions. (2) Nothing in this Constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and Section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Macs

Answers Macs 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: 26 July 2023
Also known as: Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Macs registered for?

the 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 Macs yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Macs a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Macs as a registered charity (number SC052711) 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 Macs's charity number?: Macs's charity number is SC052711. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052711?: Search SC052711 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 Macs do?: (1) The Objects of the CIO ('the Objects') are: (a) The provision of support to people with Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia and/or Coloboma conditions and their families. and (b) the advancement of education of the public concerning Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia and Coloboma conditions. (2) Nothing in this Constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and Section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
Does Macs have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Macs. 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 Macs?: Macs's website listed in our register data is https://macs.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 Macs registered as a charity?: Macs was entered on the register on 26 July 2023.

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.