The Roof of Africa (SCIO)
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Roof of Africa (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education.
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What are the key facts about The Roof of Africa (SCIO)?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30
- £15,326
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30
- £14,927
- Registered charity number
- SC047518
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- www.theroofofafrica.org
Quick answer
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…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Roof of Africa (SCIO)
Answers The Roof of Africa (SCIO) 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
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
What causes is The Roof of Africa (SCIO) registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Roof of Africa (SCIO) a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Roof of Africa (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC047518) 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 The Roof of Africa (SCIO)'s charity number?
- The Roof of Africa (SCIO)'s charity number is SC047518. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC047518?
- Search SC047518 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 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…
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Roof of Africa (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 The Roof of Africa (SCIO)?
- The Roof of Africa (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.theroofofafrica.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 The Roof of Africa (SCIO) registered as a charity?
- The Roof of Africa (SCIO) was entered on the register on 21 June 2017.
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.