Is Reusing IT a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Reusing IT as a registered charity (number SC037716) 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 Reusing IT's charity number?

Reusing IT's charity number is SC037716. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037716?

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Does Reusing IT have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reusing IT. 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 Reusing IT?

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When was Reusing IT registered as a charity?

Reusing IT was entered on the register on 10 January 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC037716Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Reusing IT

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

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

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What are the key facts about Reusing IT?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £106,796
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £91,725
Registered charity number: SC037716
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.reusingit.org

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Reusing IT (number SC037716) 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 Reusing IT do?

No-one in the world should be excluded from education through lack of technology. We collect and refurbish end-of-life laptops and other devices, and donate them to combat digital exclusion*. A hidden sector of society is being left behind – those who don’t have a device or internet access. At the same time, millions of useable devices are discarded by people and organisations on the endless upgrade cycle. We exploit this irony to the full! We collect discarded devices, refurbish them and donate them to digitally excluded people. Our focus is on education.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Reusing IT

Answers Reusing IT gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 10 January 2007
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is Reusing IT registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Reusing IT yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reusing IT a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Reusing IT as a registered charity (number SC037716) 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 Reusing IT's charity number?: Reusing IT's charity number is SC037716. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037716?: Search SC037716 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 Reusing IT do?: No-one in the world should be excluded from education through lack of technology. We collect and refurbish end-of-life laptops and other devices, and donate them to combat digital exclusion*. A hidden sector of society is being left behind – those who don’t have a device or internet access. At the same time, millions of useable devices are discarded by people and organisations on the endless upgrade cycle. We exploit this irony to the full! We collect discarded devices, refurbish them and donate them to digitally excluded people. Our focus is on education.
Does Reusing IT have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reusing IT. 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 Reusing IT?: Reusing IT's website listed in our register data is http://www.reusingit.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 Reusing IT registered as a charity?: Reusing IT was entered on the register on 10 January 2007.

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.