The Roof of Africa (SCIO)
The Roof of Africa (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, based in City of Edinburgh.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC047518
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
- £15,326
- Website
- www.theroofofafrica.org
What the charity does
Work to advanc access to education and relieve poverty among children and families living in disadvantaged communities in Tanzania. During this period, we focused on building and developing schools to improve access to safe, quality education for children who would otherwise struggle to attend school. Alongside education, we supported families experiencing severe poverty by providing food parcels and essential household assistance. We also improved health and living conditions through practical community projects, including the construction of sanitation facilities such as toilets, the instal…
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Roof of Africa (SCIO) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Roof of Africa (SCIO) a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Roof of Africa (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC047518) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Roof of Africa (SCIO) do?
- Work to advanc access to education and relieve poverty among children and families living in disadvantaged communities in Tanzania. During this period, we focused on building and developing schools to improve access to safe, quality education for children who would otherwise struggle to attend school. Alongside education, we supported families experiencing severe poverty by providing food parcels and essential household assistance. We also improved health and living conditions through practical community projects, including the construction of sanitation facilities such as toilets, the instal…
- How can I donate to The Roof of Africa (SCIO)?
- The Roof of Africa (SCIO)'s website is http://www.theroofofafrica.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.