--- title: "Main — check charity number SC055579 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Main a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055579. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/main retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:19:12.471Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Main is a registered charity (number SC055579) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of health. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Main? Registered charity number SC055579 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Website [WWW.MARVELLOUS-INITIATIVE.ORG.UK](http://www.marvellous-initiative.org.uk/) ## What does Main do? 3 The organisation’s purposes are: 3.1 The prevention or relieve of poverty for diverse Ethnic Minority women and families through initiating and facilitating support programs empowering local women and families. This is paired with advancing and delivering initiatives and programs that facilitate equal engagement and participation of diverse women and their families in the community while ensuring responsive care needs are secured and delivered equally to the diverse women: employing community advocacy support, culture and art programmes, community care initiatives, tackling isolation, ex… ## What causes is Main registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Main yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Main 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=main&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.marvellous-initiative.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Main a legitimate charity? Yes. Main is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055579) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Main's charity number? Main's charity number is SC055579. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055579? Search SC055579 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 Main do? 3 The organisation’s purposes are: 3.1 The prevention or relieve of poverty for diverse Ethnic Minority women and families through initiating and facilitating support programs empowering local women and families. This is paired with advancing and delivering initiatives and programs that facilitate equal engagement and participation of diverse women and their families in the community while ensuring responsive care needs are secured and delivered equally to the diverse women: employing community advocacy support, culture and art programmes, community care initiatives, tackling isolation, ex… Does Main have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Main. 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 Main? Main's website is http://WWW.MARVELLOUS-INITIATIVE.ORG.UK — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055579).