Is Skills Exchange SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Skills Exchange SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048438) 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 Skills Exchange SCIO's charity number?

Skills Exchange SCIO's charity number is SC048438. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048438?

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Does Skills Exchange SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Skills Exchange SCIO. 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 Skills Exchange SCIO?

Skills Exchange SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.skillscio.org. 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 Skills Exchange SCIO registered as a charity?

Skills Exchange SCIO was entered on the register on 5 June 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048438SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Skills Exchange SCIO

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

Skills Exchange SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Skills Exchange SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £169,042
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £180,639
Registered charity number: SC048438
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Lanarkshire
Website: www.skillscio.org

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Skills Exchange SCIO (number SC048438) 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 Skills Exchange SCIO do?

Skills Exchange SCIO improves the life chances of disadvantaged young people and unemployed adults. We support individuals facing socio-economic disadvantage and barriers to education, training, employment, mental health and wellbeing. We provide advice, guidance, training and one-to-one support in personal development, life skills, health, mental wellbeing, enterprise and employability. Where appropriate, we offer SQA-accredited qualifications to help beneficiaries gain recognised awards, build confidence and develop practical skills. Our goal is to help people overcome barriers, strengthe…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Skills Exchange SCIO

Answers Skills Exchange SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 5 June 2018
Where it says it operates: South Lanarkshire

What causes is Skills Exchange SCIO registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Skills Exchange SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Skills Exchange SCIO. 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 Skills Exchange SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Skills Exchange SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Skills Exchange SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048438) 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 Skills Exchange SCIO's charity number?: Skills Exchange SCIO's charity number is SC048438. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048438?: Search SC048438 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 Skills Exchange SCIO do?: Skills Exchange SCIO improves the life chances of disadvantaged young people and unemployed adults. We support individuals facing socio-economic disadvantage and barriers to education, training, employment, mental health and wellbeing. We provide advice, guidance, training and one-to-one support in personal development, life skills, health, mental wellbeing, enterprise and employability. Where appropriate, we offer SQA-accredited qualifications to help beneficiaries gain recognised awards, build confidence and develop practical skills. Our goal is to help people overcome barriers, strengthe…
Does Skills Exchange SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Skills Exchange SCIO. 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 Skills Exchange SCIO?: Skills Exchange SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.skillscio.org. 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 Skills Exchange SCIO registered as a charity?: Skills Exchange SCIO was entered on the register on 5 June 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.