Is Prewired a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Prewired as a registered charity (number SC047780) 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 Prewired's charity number?

Prewired's charity number is SC047780. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047780?

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Does Prewired have reviews and complaints?

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

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When was Prewired registered as a charity?

Prewired was entered on the register on 27 September 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047780SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Prewired

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

Prewired is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Prewired?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,097
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,955
Registered charity number: SC047780
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.prewired.org

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Prewired (number SC047780) 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 Prewired do?

Prewired provides an unstructured but supportive environment for under 19s to explore and learn about computer programming and related topics. We have volunteers from university and industry with a wide variety of skills who volunteer their time to teach young people about computing. We primarily run regular weekly coding clubs on Wednesday evenings where young people can drop in to work on their projects independently or in groups with support from volunteer mentors. Occasionally we run structured workshops to introduce attendees to a new topic they may not have considered before. Over the s…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Prewired

Answers Prewired gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 27 September 2017
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Prewired registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Prewired yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Prewired a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Prewired as a registered charity (number SC047780) 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 Prewired's charity number?: Prewired's charity number is SC047780. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047780?: Search SC047780 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 Prewired do?: Prewired provides an unstructured but supportive environment for under 19s to explore and learn about computer programming and related topics. We have volunteers from university and industry with a wide variety of skills who volunteer their time to teach young people about computing. We primarily run regular weekly coding clubs on Wednesday evenings where young people can drop in to work on their projects independently or in groups with support from volunteer mentors. Occasionally we run structured workshops to introduce attendees to a new topic they may not have considered before. Over the s…
Does Prewired have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Prewired. 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 Prewired?: Prewired's website listed in our register data is http://www.prewired.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 Prewired registered as a charity?: Prewired was entered on the register on 27 September 2017.

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.