--- title: "Nova — charity SC054637 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Nova (charity SC054637). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nova retrieved: 2026-10-07T16:44:19.422Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC054637SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) N # Nova Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Nova 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054637) Work at Nova? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=nova&type=claim&name=Nova) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Nova? Registered charity number SC054637 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Angus Quick answer Nova (number SC054637) 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 Nova do? 4 The organisations purposes are: (a) the prevention or relief of poverty, (b) the advancement of education, (c) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Nova Answers Nova gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 8 October 2025 Also known as NOVA - Navigating Out of Violence and Abuse Where it says it operates Angus ## What causes is Nova 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 Nova yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Nova. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Nova? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=nova&type=claim&name=Nova) ## Frequently asked questions Is Nova a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Nova as a registered charity (number SC054637) 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 Nova's charity number? Nova's charity number is SC054637. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054637? Search SC054637 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 Nova do? 4 The organisations purposes are: (a) the prevention or relief of poverty, (b) the advancement of education, (c) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Does Nova have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nova. 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 Nova? Nova does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Nova registered as a charity? Nova was entered on the register on 8 October 2025. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC054637).