Is Smart Works Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Smart Works Scotland as a registered charity (number SC044520) 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 Smart Works Scotland's charity number?

Smart Works Scotland's charity number is SC044520. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044520?

Search SC044520 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 Smart Works Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smart Works 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 Smart Works Scotland?

Smart Works Scotland's website listed in our register data is https://scotland.smartworks.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 Smart Works Scotland registered as a charity?

Smart Works Scotland was entered on the register on 12 December 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC044520SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Smart Works Scotland

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

Smart Works Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Smart Works Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £480,044
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £488,591
Registered charity number: SC044520
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: scotland.smartworks.org.uk

Quick answer

Smart Works Scotland (number SC044520) 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 Smart Works Scotland do?

The objects of the charity are the relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship by supporting unemployed women back to work.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Smart Works Scotland

Answers Smart Works Scotland 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: 12 December 2013
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Smart Works Scotland registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Smart Works Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Smart Works 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 Smart Works Scotland?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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 Smart Works Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Smart Works Scotland as a registered charity (number SC044520) 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 Smart Works Scotland's charity number?: Smart Works Scotland's charity number is SC044520. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044520?: Search SC044520 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 Smart Works Scotland do?: The objects of the charity are the relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship by supporting unemployed women back to work.
Does Smart Works Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smart Works 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 Smart Works Scotland?: Smart Works Scotland's website listed in our register data is https://scotland.smartworks.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 Smart Works Scotland registered as a charity?: Smart Works Scotland was entered on the register on 12 December 2013.

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.