Is Soga a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Soga as a registered charity (number SC049186) 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 Soga's charity number?

Soga's charity number is SC049186. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049186?

Search SC049186 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 Soga have reviews and complaints?

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

Soga's website listed in our register data is http://www.specialolympicsgrampian.btck.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 Soga registered as a charity?

Soga was entered on the register on 29 March 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049186SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Soga

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

Soga is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about Soga?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £39,597
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £14,914
Registered charity number: SC049186
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: www.specialolympicsgrampian.btck.co.uk

Quick answer

Soga (number SC049186) 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 Soga do?

The charity is set up to provide sporting opportunities for individuals with a learning disability. We provide regular training in the sports we offer to prepare the athletes for the regional, national and worldwide competitions which we take them to.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Soga

Answers Soga 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: 29 March 2019
Also known as: Special Olympics Grampian Area (SOGA) SCIO
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Soga registered for?

the advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Soga yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Soga a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Soga as a registered charity (number SC049186) 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 Soga's charity number?: Soga's charity number is SC049186. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049186?: Search SC049186 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 Soga do?: The charity is set up to provide sporting opportunities for individuals with a learning disability. We provide regular training in the sports we offer to prepare the athletes for the regional, national and worldwide competitions which we take them to.
Does Soga have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Soga. 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 Soga?: Soga's website listed in our register data is http://www.specialolympicsgrampian.btck.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 Soga registered as a charity?: Soga was entered on the register on 29 March 2019.

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.