Is Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) as a registered charity (number SC050852) 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 Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)'s charity number?

Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)'s charity number is SC050852. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050852?

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Does Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)?

Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) registered as a charity?

Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) was entered on the register on 19 March 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050852SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)

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

Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-01: £3,850
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-01: £3,858
Registered charity number: SC050852
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Lanarkshire

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Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) (number SC050852) 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 Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) do?

Umoja wa Maisha Yetu (UMAY) supports people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, other African communities, and ethnic minority families living in the UK. We work to reduce poverty, isolation, and inequality by providing practical support, advice, and community activities. Our work includes family support, financial skills workshops, wellbeing activities, and community events that help people access services, build confidence, and improve their quality of life. We support families facing hardship with food, travel, and essential needs, and help them connect with local services. Through…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)

Answers Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 1 April 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: 19 March 2021
Where it says it operates: North Lanarkshire

What causes is Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) as a registered charity (number SC050852) 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 Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)'s charity number?: Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)'s charity number is SC050852. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050852?: Search SC050852 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 Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) do?: Umoja wa Maisha Yetu (UMAY) supports people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, other African communities, and ethnic minority families living in the UK. We work to reduce poverty, isolation, and inequality by providing practical support, advice, and community activities. Our work includes family support, financial skills workshops, wellbeing activities, and community events that help people access services, build confidence, and improve their quality of life. We support families facing hardship with food, travel, and essential needs, and help them connect with local services. Through…
Does Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay). 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 Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)?: Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) registered as a charity?: Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) was entered on the register on 19 March 2021.

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.