Is Pawa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Pawa as a registered charity (number SC053028) 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 Pawa's charity number?

Pawa's charity number is SC053028. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053028?

Search SC053028 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 Pawa have reviews and complaints?

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

Pawa's website listed in our register data is https://www.pawahouse.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 Pawa registered as a charity?

Pawa was entered on the register on 21 December 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC053028SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Pawa

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

Pawa is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, 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 Pawa?

Reported income · year ending 2026-06-30: £29,240
Reported spending · year ending 2026-06-30: £22,681
Registered charity number: SC053028
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Ayrshire
Website: www.pawahouse.org

Quick answer

Pawa (number SC053028) 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 Pawa do?

The Charity bridge cultures, nurture talents, and create opportunities for growth and collaboration for the African community

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Pawa

Answers Pawa gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 December 2023
Also known as: Powerful African women of Ayrshire (PAWA)
Where it says it operates: East Ayrshire

What causes is Pawa registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Pawa yet?

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

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 Pawa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Pawa as a registered charity (number SC053028) 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 Pawa's charity number?: Pawa's charity number is SC053028. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053028?: Search SC053028 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 Pawa do?: The Charity bridge cultures, nurture talents, and create opportunities for growth and collaboration for the African community
Does Pawa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pawa. 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 Pawa?: Pawa's website listed in our register data is https://www.pawahouse.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 Pawa registered as a charity?: Pawa was entered on the register on 21 December 2023.

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.