Is Uce a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Uce as a registered charity (number SC050201) 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 Uce's charity number?

Uce's charity number is SC050201. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050201?

Search SC050201 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 Uce have reviews and complaints?

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

Uce's website listed in our register data is http://www.uceplus.co.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 Uce registered as a charity?

Uce was entered on the register on 2 June 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050201SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Uce

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

Uce is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Uce?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £542
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £727
Registered charity number: SC050201
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.uceplus.co.uk

Quick answer

Uce (number SC050201) 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 Uce do?

to make benefit information clear and accessible.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Uce

Answers Uce 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: 2 June 2020
Also known as: Universal Credit Essentials SCIO
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Uce registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Uce yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Uce a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Uce as a registered charity (number SC050201) 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 Uce's charity number?: Uce's charity number is SC050201. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050201?: Search SC050201 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 Uce do?: to make benefit information clear and accessible.
Does Uce have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Uce. 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 Uce?: Uce's website listed in our register data is http://www.uceplus.co.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 Uce registered as a charity?: Uce was entered on the register on 2 June 2020.

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.