Is Pocket Circus a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Pocket Circus as a registered charity (number SC044177) 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 Pocket Circus's charity number?

Pocket Circus's charity number is SC044177. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044177?

Search SC044177 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.

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How can I donate to Pocket Circus?

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

When was Pocket Circus registered as a charity?

Pocket Circus was entered on the register on 1 August 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC044177SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Pocket Circus

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

Pocket Circus is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Pocket Circus?

Registered charity number: SC044177
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

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Pocket Circus (number SC044177) 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 Pocket Circus do?

2.1 Advancement of education 2.1.1 To advance public knowledge of circus and performing arts 2.1.2 To provide access to circus arts, particularly within rural and disadvantaged communities in Scotland. 2.1.3 To develop the skills, capacities and capabilities of young people within the project, within a 5-25 age group. 2.2 Advancement of citizenship and community development 2.2.1 To offer participatory opportunities to young people and volunteers 2.2.2 To work with local communities to develop youth and community volunteers to become teachers and youth leaders. 2.2.3 To support the developmen…

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

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 August 2013
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Pocket Circus registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Pocket Circus yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pocket Circus a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Pocket Circus as a registered charity (number SC044177) 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 Pocket Circus's charity number?: Pocket Circus's charity number is SC044177. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044177?: Search SC044177 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 Pocket Circus do?: 2.1 Advancement of education 2.1.1 To advance public knowledge of circus and performing arts 2.1.2 To provide access to circus arts, particularly within rural and disadvantaged communities in Scotland. 2.1.3 To develop the skills, capacities and capabilities of young people within the project, within a 5-25 age group. 2.2 Advancement of citizenship and community development 2.2.1 To offer participatory opportunities to young people and volunteers 2.2.2 To work with local communities to develop youth and community volunteers to become teachers and youth leaders. 2.2.3 To support the developmen…
Does Pocket Circus have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pocket Circus. 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 Pocket Circus?: Pocket Circus does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Pocket Circus registered as a charity?: Pocket Circus was entered on the register on 1 August 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.