Is Sams a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sams as a registered charity (number SC052640) 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 Sams's charity number?

Sams's charity number is SC052640. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052640?

Search SC052640 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 Sams have reviews and complaints?

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

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

When was Sams registered as a charity?

Sams was entered on the register on 26 June 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052640Unincorporated association

Sams

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

Sams is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Sams?

Registered charity number: SC052640
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife

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Sams (number SC052640) 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 Sams do?

'To educate and inform members of the University of St Andrews Student body regarding Mexican culture and traditions creating events that encompass different authentic aspects of these.' 'To raise awareness regarding struggles faced within Mexico regarding poverty, lack of education, women's rights, femicide, amongst other issues, with the aim of directing individuals towards effective ways to help and where to donate.' 'To raise funds and provide support to existing charities established in Mexico in order to encourage their mission, mainly regarding education, poverty and women's rights.'

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sams

Answers Sams gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 15 May 2024, 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 June 2023
Also known as: St Andrews Mexican Society
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Sams registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sams yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sams a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sams as a registered charity (number SC052640) 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 Sams's charity number?: Sams's charity number is SC052640. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052640?: Search SC052640 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 Sams do?: 'To educate and inform members of the University of St Andrews Student body regarding Mexican culture and traditions creating events that encompass different authentic aspects of these.' 'To raise awareness regarding struggles faced within Mexico regarding poverty, lack of education, women's rights, femicide, amongst other issues, with the aim of directing individuals towards effective ways to help and where to donate.' 'To raise funds and provide support to existing charities established in Mexico in order to encourage their mission, mainly regarding education, poverty and women's rights.'
Does Sams have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sams. 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 Sams?: Sams does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Sams registered as a charity?: Sams was entered on the register on 26 June 2023.

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.