Is The Soko Fund SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Soko Fund SCIO as a registered charity (number SC035554) 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 Soko Fund SCIO's charity number?

The Soko Fund SCIO's charity number is SC035554. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC035554?

Search SC035554 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 The Soko Fund SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Soko Fund 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 Soko Fund SCIO?

The Soko Fund SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.thesokofund.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 Soko Fund SCIO registered as a charity?

The Soko Fund SCIO was entered on the register on 17 November 2003.

Registered charity · No. SC035554SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Soko Fund SCIO

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

The Soko Fund 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 The Soko Fund SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £39,505
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £37,839
Registered charity number: SC035554
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.thesokofund.org

Quick answer

The Soko Fund SCIO (number SC035554) 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 The Soko Fund SCIO do?

The Soko Fund was set up to support women's education in Malawi. We do this by providing scholarships for students through our partner universities in Malawi,

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Soko Fund SCIO

Answers The Soko Fund SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 17 November 2003
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Soko Fund SCIO registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Soko Fund SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Soko Fund 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

What should you check before donating to The Soko Fund SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Soko Fund SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Soko Fund SCIO as a registered charity (number SC035554) 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 Soko Fund SCIO's charity number?: The Soko Fund SCIO's charity number is SC035554. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC035554?: Search SC035554 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 Soko Fund SCIO do?: The Soko Fund was set up to support women's education in Malawi. We do this by providing scholarships for students through our partner universities in Malawi,
Does The Soko Fund SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Soko Fund 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 Soko Fund SCIO?: The Soko Fund SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.thesokofund.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 Soko Fund SCIO registered as a charity?: The Soko Fund SCIO was entered on the register on 17 November 2003.

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.