Is SARAA-Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists SARAA-Scotland as a registered charity (number SC048519) 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 SARAA-Scotland's charity number?

SARAA-Scotland's charity number is SC048519. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048519?

Search SC048519 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 SARAA-Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SARAA-Scotland. 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 SARAA-Scotland?

SARAA-Scotland's website listed in our register data is https://saraa-scotland.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 SARAA-Scotland registered as a charity?

SARAA-Scotland was entered on the register on 4 July 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048519SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

SARAA-Scotland

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

SARAA-Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the saving of lives, 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 SARAA-Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £15,559
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £16,013
Registered charity number: SC048519
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: saraa-scotland.org.uk

Quick answer

SARAA-Scotland (number SC048519) 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 SARAA-Scotland do?

Provide Ariel assets and pilots to assist in the search of missing persons throughout Scotland. Carry out training of pilots and observers to ensure the requirements of our CAA operational authorisation are met along with the requirements of Police Scotland.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for SARAA-Scotland

Answers SARAA-Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 4 July 2018
Also known as: Search and Rescue Aerial Association - Scotland
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is SARAA-Scotland registered for?

the advancement of healththe saving of livesthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for SARAA-Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score SARAA-Scotland. 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 SARAA-Scotland?

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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 SARAA-Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists SARAA-Scotland as a registered charity (number SC048519) 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 SARAA-Scotland's charity number?: SARAA-Scotland's charity number is SC048519. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048519?: Search SC048519 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 SARAA-Scotland do?: Provide Ariel assets and pilots to assist in the search of missing persons throughout Scotland. Carry out training of pilots and observers to ensure the requirements of our CAA operational authorisation are met along with the requirements of Police Scotland.
Does SARAA-Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SARAA-Scotland. 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 SARAA-Scotland?: SARAA-Scotland's website listed in our register data is https://saraa-scotland.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 SARAA-Scotland registered as a charity?: SARAA-Scotland was entered on the register on 4 July 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.