Is Take Off a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Take Off as a registered charity (number SC043716) 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 Take Off's charity number?

Take Off's charity number is SC043716. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043716?

Search SC043716 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 Take Off have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Take Off. 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 Take Off?

Take Off's website listed in our register data is http://take-off.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 Take Off registered as a charity?

Take Off was entered on the register on 18 January 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC043716Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Take Off

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

Take Off is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Take Off?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £3,942
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £651
Registered charity number: SC043716
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross
Website: take-off.org.uk

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Take Off (number SC043716) 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 Take Off do?

The Charity's charitable purposes are the advancement of education and its charitable objects are the advancement of education for young people in the field of aviation by - a) the provision of flying opportunities for young people in Scotland to promote self-confidence, self-belief and motivation. b) raising the awareness of the opportunities in aviation with the goal of helping young people to see and to realise their potential, which will have benefits in all areas of life and, ultimately, in society as a whole, c) working in partnership with other bodies to achieve these purposes.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Take Off

Answers Take Off gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 January 2013
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is Take Off registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Take Off yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Take Off a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Take Off as a registered charity (number SC043716) 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 Take Off's charity number?: Take Off's charity number is SC043716. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043716?: Search SC043716 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 Take Off do?: The Charity's charitable purposes are the advancement of education and its charitable objects are the advancement of education for young people in the field of aviation by - a) the provision of flying opportunities for young people in Scotland to promote self-confidence, self-belief and motivation. b) raising the awareness of the opportunities in aviation with the goal of helping young people to see and to realise their potential, which will have benefits in all areas of life and, ultimately, in society as a whole, c) working in partnership with other bodies to achieve these purposes.
Does Take Off have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Take Off. 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 Take Off?: Take Off's website listed in our register data is http://take-off.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 Take Off registered as a charity?: Take Off was entered on the register on 18 January 2013.

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.