Is Oca a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Oca as a registered charity (number SC044311) 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 Oca's charity number?

Oca's charity number is SC044311. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044311?

Search SC044311 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 Oca have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oca. 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 Oca?

Oca does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Oca registered as a charity?

Oca was entered on the register on 10 October 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC044311SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Oca

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

Oca is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Oca?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £11,347
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £11,157
Registered charity number: SC044311
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire

Quick answer

Oca (number SC044311) 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 Oca do?

We are a focal point for the community for holding events to promote social interaction e.g. village barbecue, quiz night. We raise money from such events and use this to improve local amenities, such as pathways and we support the local Primary School.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oca

Answers Oca gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 October 2013
Also known as: Oyne Community Association
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Oca registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Oca yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oca a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Oca as a registered charity (number SC044311) 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 Oca's charity number?: Oca's charity number is SC044311. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044311?: Search SC044311 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 Oca do?: We are a focal point for the community for holding events to promote social interaction e.g. village barbecue, quiz night. We raise money from such events and use this to improve local amenities, such as pathways and we support the local Primary School.
Does Oca have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oca. 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 Oca?: Oca does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Oca registered as a charity?: Oca was entered on the register on 10 October 2013.

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.