Is SoFIGG a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists SoFIGG as a registered charity (number SC054457) 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 SoFIGG's charity number?

SoFIGG's charity number is SC054457. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054457?

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Does SoFIGG have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SoFIGG. 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 SoFIGG?

SoFIGG does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was SoFIGG registered as a charity?

SoFIGG was entered on the register on 7 August 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054457SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

SoFIGG

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

SoFIGG is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about SoFIGG?

Registered charity number: SC054457
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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SoFIGG (number SC054457) 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 SoFIGG do?

The advancement of science, specifically forensic investigative genetic genealogy, a new rapidly developing branch of forensic science, by establishing a network for FIGG practitioners as well as any members of the public interested in this field.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for SoFIGG

Answers SoFIGG gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 August 2025
Also known as: Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is SoFIGG registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for SoFIGG yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score SoFIGG. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is SoFIGG a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists SoFIGG as a registered charity (number SC054457) 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 SoFIGG's charity number?: SoFIGG's charity number is SC054457. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054457?: Search SC054457 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 SoFIGG do?: The advancement of science, specifically forensic investigative genetic genealogy, a new rapidly developing branch of forensic science, by establishing a network for FIGG practitioners as well as any members of the public interested in this field.
Does SoFIGG have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SoFIGG. 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 SoFIGG?: SoFIGG does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was SoFIGG registered as a charity?: SoFIGG was entered on the register on 7 August 2025.

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.