Is Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC046824) 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 Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number?

Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number is SC046824. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046824?

Search SC046824 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 Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nigerian Community Scotland (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 Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO)?

Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) was entered on the register on 1 September 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046824SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO)

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

Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of public participation in sport, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2021-06-30: £519
Reported spending · year ending 2021-06-30: £274
Registered charity number: SC046824
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

Quick answer

Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) (number SC046824) 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 Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) do?

The organisations purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of the art, heritage and culture of Nigeria within Scotland through the development of a Nigerian Community Centre 4.2 The advancement of public participation in sport by primarily (but not exclusively), encouraging participation of people from the Nigerian community in sporting activities involving both themselves and people from other communities 4.3 The promotion of equality and diversity by ensuring that the principles of equity, diversity and advocacy are promoted through events and activities related to these principles

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO)

Answers Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2021, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 September 2016
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sportthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO). 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 Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO)?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC046824) 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 Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number?: Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number is SC046824. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046824?: Search SC046824 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 Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) do?: The organisations purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of the art, heritage and culture of Nigeria within Scotland through the development of a Nigerian Community Centre 4.2 The advancement of public participation in sport by primarily (but not exclusively), encouraging participation of people from the Nigerian community in sporting activities involving both themselves and people from other communities 4.3 The promotion of equality and diversity by ensuring that the principles of equity, diversity and advocacy are promoted through events and activities related to these principles
Does Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nigerian Community Scotland (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 Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO)?: Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Nigerian Community Scotland (SCIO) was entered on the register on 1 September 2016.

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.