Is Solas a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Solas as a registered charity (number SC041613) 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 Solas's charity number?

Solas's charity number is SC041613. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC041613?

Search SC041613 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 Solas have reviews and complaints?

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

Solas's website listed in our register data is http://www.solas-cpc.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 Solas registered as a charity?

Solas was entered on the register on 30 June 2010.

Registered charity · No. SC041613Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Solas

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

Solas is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Solas?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £275,467
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £309,873
Registered charity number: SC041613
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Angus
Website: www.solas-cpc.org

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Solas (number SC041613) 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 Solas do?

Solas exists to share the good news of Jesus persuasively and to equip Christians for evangelism practically. We work with churches, Christian Unions, and other groups to help them take the gospel out of the four walls of the Church and into places where non-Christians spend their time: universities, workplaces, cafes, schools, pubs, and online. Solas also works in the ‘digital marketplace’, producing content for non-Christians (sharing the gospel) and for Christians (equipping them for evangelism). Our team of speakers have also written many books, extending Solas’s reach even further as we…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Solas

Answers Solas gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 30 June 2010
Also known as: Solas (Centre for Public Christianity)
Where it says it operates: Angus

What causes is Solas registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Solas yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Solas a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Solas as a registered charity (number SC041613) 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 Solas's charity number?: Solas's charity number is SC041613. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC041613?: Search SC041613 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 Solas do?: Solas exists to share the good news of Jesus persuasively and to equip Christians for evangelism practically. We work with churches, Christian Unions, and other groups to help them take the gospel out of the four walls of the Church and into places where non-Christians spend their time: universities, workplaces, cafes, schools, pubs, and online. Solas also works in the ‘digital marketplace’, producing content for non-Christians (sharing the gospel) and for Christians (equipping them for evangelism). Our team of speakers have also written many books, extending Solas’s reach even further as we…
Does Solas have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Solas. 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 Solas?: Solas's website listed in our register data is http://www.solas-cpc.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 Solas registered as a charity?: Solas was entered on the register on 30 June 2010.

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.