Is Punjab Aid a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Punjab Aid as a registered charity (number SC048790) 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 Punjab Aid's charity number?

Punjab Aid's charity number is SC048790. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048790?

Search SC048790 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 Punjab Aid have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Punjab Aid. 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 Punjab Aid?

Punjab Aid's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/SikhLegalAssistanceBoard. 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 Punjab Aid registered as a charity?

Punjab Aid was entered on the register on 26 October 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048790SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Punjab Aid

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

Punjab Aid is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Punjab Aid?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-01: £36,713
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-01: £30,474
Registered charity number: SC048790
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Dunbartonshire
Website: www.facebook.com/SikhLegalAssistanceBoard

Quick answer

Punjab Aid (number SC048790) 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 Punjab Aid do?

Provides legal aid representation for those that cannot afford it, mostly providing legal aid in India.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Punjab Aid

Answers Punjab Aid gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 1 September 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: 26 October 2018
Also known as: Sikh Legal Assistance Board
Where it says it operates: West Dunbartonshire

What causes is Punjab Aid registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Punjab Aid yet?

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

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 Punjab Aid a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Punjab Aid as a registered charity (number SC048790) 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 Punjab Aid's charity number?: Punjab Aid's charity number is SC048790. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048790?: Search SC048790 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 Punjab Aid do?: Provides legal aid representation for those that cannot afford it, mostly providing legal aid in India.
Does Punjab Aid have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Punjab Aid. 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 Punjab Aid?: Punjab Aid's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/SikhLegalAssistanceBoard. 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 Punjab Aid registered as a charity?: Punjab Aid was entered on the register on 26 October 2018.

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.