Is MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) as a registered charity (number SC029700) 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 MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)'s charity number?

MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)'s charity number is SC029700. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029700?

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Does MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)?

MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.mecopp.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.

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MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)

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

MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £961,030
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £886,812
Registered charity number: SC029700
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.mecopp.org.uk

Quick answer

MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) (number SC029700) 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 MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) do?

MECOPP champions the rights of black and minority ethnic carers and carers with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Our remit spans across the whole of Scotland. We do this by providing a range of tailored services, including multilingual advice and advocacy, casework, health and wellbeing programmes, cultural and recreational activities as well as policy engagement.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)

Answers MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) 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”.

Where does MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)'s money come from?

MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) reported £960k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £934k (97%), trading and fundraising events £20k (2%), investments £5,604 (1%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£934k · 97%
Trading and fundraising events£20k · 2%
Investments£5,604 · 1%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 January 2000
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project). 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 MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) as a registered charity (number SC029700) 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 MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)'s charity number?: MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)'s charity number is SC029700. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029700?: Search SC029700 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 MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) do?: MECOPP champions the rights of black and minority ethnic carers and carers with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Our remit spans across the whole of Scotland. We do this by providing a range of tailored services, including multilingual advice and advocacy, casework, health and wellbeing programmes, cultural and recreational activities as well as policy engagement.
Does MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project). 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 MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)?: MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.mecopp.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.
Where does MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)'s money come from?: MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) reported £960k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £934k (97%), trading and fundraising events £20k (2%), investments £5,604 (1%).
When was MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) registered as a charity?: MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) was entered on the register on 21 January 2000.

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.