Is Nowruz Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Nowruz Scotland as a registered charity (number SC055735) 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 Nowruz Scotland's charity number?

Nowruz Scotland's charity number is SC055735. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055735?

Search SC055735 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 Nowruz Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nowruz Scotland. 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 Nowruz Scotland?

Nowruz Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.nowruzscotland.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 Nowruz Scotland registered as a charity?

Nowruz Scotland was entered on the register on 1 October 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055735SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Nowruz Scotland

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

Nowruz Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Nowruz Scotland?

Registered charity number: SC055735
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: www.nowruzscotland.org

Quick answer

Nowruz Scotland (number SC055735) 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 Nowruz Scotland do?

(a) to advance the arts, culture, and heritage by promoting Nowruz and the traditions, languages, music, food, customs, and creative and artistic expression -- including storytelling, craft, and documentary and creative media -- of countries that celebrate Nowruz and other communities in Aberdeen, for the benefit of the public in Aberdeen and beyond. (b) to advance community development and social inclusion by supporting new Scots and minority ethnic communities in Aberdeen and Scotland to integrate into local life, build social connections, develop skills and confidence -- including through…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Nowruz Scotland

Answers Nowruz Scotland 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: 1 October 2026
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Nowruz Scotland registered for?

the advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Nowruz Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Nowruz Scotland. 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 Nowruz Scotland?

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nowruz Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Nowruz Scotland as a registered charity (number SC055735) 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 Nowruz Scotland's charity number?: Nowruz Scotland's charity number is SC055735. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055735?: Search SC055735 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 Nowruz Scotland do?: (a) to advance the arts, culture, and heritage by promoting Nowruz and the traditions, languages, music, food, customs, and creative and artistic expression -- including storytelling, craft, and documentary and creative media -- of countries that celebrate Nowruz and other communities in Aberdeen, for the benefit of the public in Aberdeen and beyond. (b) to advance community development and social inclusion by supporting new Scots and minority ethnic communities in Aberdeen and Scotland to integrate into local life, build social connections, develop skills and confidence -- including through…
Does Nowruz Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nowruz Scotland. 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 Nowruz Scotland?: Nowruz Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.nowruzscotland.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 Nowruz Scotland registered as a charity?: Nowruz Scotland was entered on the register on 1 October 2026.

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.