Is Roots a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Roots as a registered charity (number SC044374) 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 Roots's charity number?

Roots's charity number is SC044374. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044374?

Search SC044374 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 Roots have reviews and complaints?

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

Roots's website listed in our register data is http://www.rootsedinburgh.org.uk. 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 Roots registered as a charity?

Roots was entered on the register on 29 October 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC044374SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Roots

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

Roots is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Roots?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £82,610
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £64,817
Registered charity number: SC044374
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.rootsedinburgh.org.uk

Quick answer

Roots (number SC044374) 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 Roots do?

Roots is a grace-driven community for all university students where students can have fun, make friends, and explore life and faith together. Roots is located in Edinburgh, Scotland and primarily serves university students located in the city. Roots has a Christian foundation and everyone who is on the team at Roots would consider themselves Christian, and that means that all students are welcome to be a part of Roots whether they share those same beliefs or not. Roots does weekly events and activities with students in order to promote friendship, community and mutual support throughout univ…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Roots

Answers Roots gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 29 October 2013
Also known as: Roots:Globalscope Edinburgh
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Roots registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Roots yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Roots a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Roots as a registered charity (number SC044374) 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 Roots's charity number?: Roots's charity number is SC044374. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044374?: Search SC044374 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 Roots do?: Roots is a grace-driven community for all university students where students can have fun, make friends, and explore life and faith together. Roots is located in Edinburgh, Scotland and primarily serves university students located in the city. Roots has a Christian foundation and everyone who is on the team at Roots would consider themselves Christian, and that means that all students are welcome to be a part of Roots whether they share those same beliefs or not. Roots does weekly events and activities with students in order to promote friendship, community and mutual support throughout univ…
Does Roots have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Roots. 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 Roots?: Roots's website listed in our register data is http://www.rootsedinburgh.org.uk. 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 Roots registered as a charity?: Roots was entered on the register on 29 October 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.