Is Scot Aid a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scot Aid as a registered charity (number SC050319) 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 Scot Aid's charity number?

Scot Aid's charity number is SC050319. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050319?

Search SC050319 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 Scot Aid have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scot 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 Scot Aid?

Scot Aid's website listed in our register data is http://www.scotaid.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 Scot Aid registered as a charity?

Scot Aid was entered on the register on 23 July 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050319SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Scot Aid

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

Scot Aid is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Scot Aid?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £439,244
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £462,214
Registered charity number: SC050319
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: www.scotaid.org.uk

Quick answer

Scot Aid (number SC050319) 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 Scot Aid do?

Scot Aid exists to relieve poverty and improve the lives of vulnerable people, both in Scotland and overseas. We focus our efforts where the need is greatest, working to ensure that people facing hardship have access to essentials such as food, clean water, and support in times of crisis. We deliver this through a combination of direct aid, community projects, and partnerships with trusted local organisations. Throughout 2025 we have distributed emergency relief to families in difficulty, funded sustainable initiatives designed to help communities become self-reliant, and provided practical…

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Scot Aid 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: 23 July 2020
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Scot Aid registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scot Aid yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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 Scot Aid a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scot Aid as a registered charity (number SC050319) 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 Scot Aid's charity number?: Scot Aid's charity number is SC050319. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050319?: Search SC050319 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 Scot Aid do?: Scot Aid exists to relieve poverty and improve the lives of vulnerable people, both in Scotland and overseas. We focus our efforts where the need is greatest, working to ensure that people facing hardship have access to essentials such as food, clean water, and support in times of crisis. We deliver this through a combination of direct aid, community projects, and partnerships with trusted local organisations. Throughout 2025 we have distributed emergency relief to families in difficulty, funded sustainable initiatives designed to help communities become self-reliant, and provided practical…
Does Scot Aid have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scot 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 Scot Aid?: Scot Aid's website listed in our register data is http://www.scotaid.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 Scot Aid registered as a charity?: Scot Aid was entered on the register on 23 July 2020.

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.