Is Sopa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sopa as a registered charity (number SC046520) 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 Sopa's charity number?

Sopa's charity number is SC046520. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046520?

Search SC046520 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 Sopa have reviews and complaints?

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

Sopa's website listed in our register data is http://www.scotopa.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 Sopa registered as a charity?

Sopa was entered on the register on 29 April 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046520SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Sopa

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

Sopa is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Sopa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £32,625
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £43,357
Registered charity number: SC046520
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.scotopa.org.uk

Quick answer

Sopa (number SC046520) 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 Sopa do?

The Scottish Older People’s Assembly (SOPA) is an independent charity that brings together older people and organisations to ensure their voices are heard in shaping policy and practice across Scotland. SOPA works to empower older people to share their experiences, highlight challenges, and influence positive change. Guided by a vision of a socially just Scotland that values older people’s ideas, expertise, and contributions, SOPA provides a strong platform for engagement, discussion, and advocacy. Through its network, it champions the rights, wellbeing, and active participation of older peop…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sopa

Answers Sopa 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: 29 April 2016
Also known as: Scottish Older People's Assembly
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Sopa registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliationthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sopa yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sopa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sopa as a registered charity (number SC046520) 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 Sopa's charity number?: Sopa's charity number is SC046520. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046520?: Search SC046520 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 Sopa do?: The Scottish Older People’s Assembly (SOPA) is an independent charity that brings together older people and organisations to ensure their voices are heard in shaping policy and practice across Scotland. SOPA works to empower older people to share their experiences, highlight challenges, and influence positive change. Guided by a vision of a socially just Scotland that values older people’s ideas, expertise, and contributions, SOPA provides a strong platform for engagement, discussion, and advocacy. Through its network, it champions the rights, wellbeing, and active participation of older peop…
Does Sopa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sopa. 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 Sopa?: Sopa's website listed in our register data is http://www.scotopa.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 Sopa registered as a charity?: Sopa was entered on the register on 29 April 2016.

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.