Is Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC029971) 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 Educational Trust (SCIO)'s charity number?

Solas Educational Trust (SCIO)'s charity number is SC029971. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029971?

Search SC029971 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 Educational Trust (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Solas Educational Trust (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 Solas Educational Trust (SCIO)?

Solas Educational Trust (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.solastrust.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 Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) was entered on the register on 22 March 2000.

Registered charity · No. SC029971SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Solas Educational Trust (SCIO)

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

Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Solas Educational Trust (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2023-01-01: £6,005
Reported spending · year ending 2023-01-01: £11,678
Registered charity number: SC029971
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.solastrust.org.uk

Quick answer

Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) (number SC029971) 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 Educational Trust (SCIO) do?

to advance. education, particularly amongst residents of Pakistan

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Solas Educational Trust (SCIO)

Answers Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 1 January 2023, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 March 2000
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Solas Educational Trust (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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC029971) 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 Educational Trust (SCIO)'s charity number?: Solas Educational Trust (SCIO)'s charity number is SC029971. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029971?: Search SC029971 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 Educational Trust (SCIO) do?: to advance. education, particularly amongst residents of Pakistan
Does Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Solas Educational Trust (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 Solas Educational Trust (SCIO)?: Solas Educational Trust (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.solastrust.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 Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Solas Educational Trust (SCIO) was entered on the register on 22 March 2000.

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.