Is Shakti Women's Aid a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shakti Women's Aid as a registered charity (number SC008837) 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 Shakti Women's Aid's charity number?

Shakti Women's Aid's charity number is SC008837. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008837?

Search SC008837 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 Shakti Women's Aid have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shakti Women's 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 Shakti Women's Aid?

Shakti Women's Aid's website listed in our register data is http://www.shaktiedinburgh.co.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 Shakti Women's Aid registered as a charity?

Shakti Women's Aid was entered on the register on 1 August 1986.

Registered charity · No. SC008837Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Shakti Women's Aid

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

Shakti Women's Aid is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Shakti Women's Aid?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-30: £982,746
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-30: £1,072,983
Registered charity number: SC008837
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk

Quick answer

Shakti Women's Aid (number SC008837) 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 Shakti Women's Aid do?

The objective of the charity is to provide information, emotional and practical support and temporary refuge to Black Minority Ethnic women and their children from all communities who experience domestic abuse.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shakti Women's Aid

Answers Shakti Women's Aid gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Shakti Women's Aid's money come from?

Shakti Women's Aid reported £446k total income for the year ending 30 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £410k (92%), investments £26k (6%), trading and fundraising events £9,783 (2%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£410k · 92%
Investments£26k · 6%
Trading and fundraising events£9,783 · 2%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 August 1986
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Shakti Women's Aid registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shakti Women's Aid yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shakti Women's 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 Shakti Women's Aid?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shakti Women's Aid a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shakti Women's Aid as a registered charity (number SC008837) 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 Shakti Women's Aid's charity number?: Shakti Women's Aid's charity number is SC008837. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008837?: Search SC008837 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 Shakti Women's Aid do?: The objective of the charity is to provide information, emotional and practical support and temporary refuge to Black Minority Ethnic women and their children from all communities who experience domestic abuse.
Does Shakti Women's Aid have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shakti Women's 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 Shakti Women's Aid?: Shakti Women's Aid's website listed in our register data is http://www.shaktiedinburgh.co.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.
Where does Shakti Women's Aid's money come from?: Shakti Women's Aid reported £446k total income for the year ending 30 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £410k (92%), investments £26k (6%), trading and fundraising events £9,783 (2%).
When was Shakti Women's Aid registered as a charity?: Shakti Women's Aid was entered on the register on 1 August 1986.

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.