Is Minna's Children [SCIO] a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Minna's Children [SCIO] as a registered charity (number SC053015) 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 Minna's Children [SCIO]'s charity number?

Minna's Children [SCIO]'s charity number is SC053015. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053015?

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When was Minna's Children [SCIO] registered as a charity?

Minna's Children [SCIO] was entered on the register on 14 December 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC053015SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Minna's Children [SCIO]

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

Minna's Children [SCIO] is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, 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 Minna's Children [SCIO]?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £36,708
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £463
Registered charity number: SC053015
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.minnaschildren.org

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Minna's Children [SCIO] (number SC053015) 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 Minna's Children [SCIO] do?

Our charity provides essential funds to sustain and develop the work carried out by the Stella Maris Educational Foundation (“SMEF”) in Minna, Northern Nigeria. SMEF cares for orphaned and very vulnerable children of all denominations from families blighted by poverty, disease and traumatic experiences including terrorist activity. Our objective is to help these children and young people become independent adults through the power of education, care and all necessary support for the health, wellbeing and development of each child. This charity exists to help ensure that sufficient funds are a…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Minna's Children [SCIO]

Answers Minna's Children [SCIO] gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, 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 December 2023
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Minna's Children [SCIO] registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe 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 Minna's Children [SCIO] yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Minna's Children [SCIO] a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Minna's Children [SCIO] as a registered charity (number SC053015) 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 Minna's Children [SCIO]'s charity number?: Minna's Children [SCIO]'s charity number is SC053015. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053015?: Search SC053015 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 Minna's Children [SCIO] do?: Our charity provides essential funds to sustain and develop the work carried out by the Stella Maris Educational Foundation (“SMEF”) in Minna, Northern Nigeria. SMEF cares for orphaned and very vulnerable children of all denominations from families blighted by poverty, disease and traumatic experiences including terrorist activity. Our objective is to help these children and young people become independent adults through the power of education, care and all necessary support for the health, wellbeing and development of each child. This charity exists to help ensure that sufficient funds are a…
Does Minna's Children [SCIO] have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Minna's Children [SCIO]. 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 Minna's Children [SCIO]?: Minna's Children [SCIO]'s website listed in our register data is http://www.minnaschildren.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 Minna's Children [SCIO] registered as a charity?: Minna's Children [SCIO] was entered on the register on 14 December 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.