--- title: "Oca — charity SC053167 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Oca (charity SC053167). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oca-2 retrieved: 2026-10-06T15:05:19.946Z 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. SC053167SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) O # 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 public participation in sport, 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.opencricketacademy.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053167) Work at Oca? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=oca-2&type=claim&name=Oca) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Oca? Registered charity number SC053167 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Glasgow City Website [www.opencricketacademy.co.uk](https://www.opencricketacademy.co.uk/) Quick answer Oca (number SC053167) 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? The organisation’s purposes are: To assist the advancement of public participation in the sport of cricket but not exclusively for the benefit of the Ethnic minority community in Glasgow and the rest of Scotland To provide recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the health conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended To advance integration through sport of cricket to improve community cohesion for all and especially the above communities To do such other things pursuant to the a… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oca Answers Oca gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 6 March 2024 Also known as Open Cricket Academy (SCIO) Where it says it operates Glasgow City ## What causes is Oca registered for? the advancement of public participation in sportthe 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 ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Oca? - 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=oca-2&type=claim&name=Oca) [Visit charity website](https://www.opencricketacademy.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oca a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Oca as a registered charity (number SC053167) 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 SC053167. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053167? Search SC053167 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? The organisation’s purposes are: To assist the advancement of public participation in the sport of cricket but not exclusively for the benefit of the Ethnic minority community in Glasgow and the rest of Scotland To provide recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the health conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended To advance integration through sport of cricket to improve community cohesion for all and especially the above communities To do such other things pursuant to the a… 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's website listed in our register data is https://www.opencricketacademy.co.uk/. 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 Oca registered as a charity? Oca was entered on the register on 6 March 2024. 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=SC053167).