Is Vics in the Community a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Vics in the Community as a registered charity (number SC048328) 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 Vics in the Community's charity number?

Vics in the Community's charity number is SC048328. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048328?

Search SC048328 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 Vics in the Community have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Vics in the Community?

Vics in the Community does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Vics in the Community registered as a charity?

Vics in the Community was entered on the register on 23 April 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048328SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Vics in the Community

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

Vics in the Community is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about Vics in the Community?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £480,120
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £241,196
Registered charity number: SC048328
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire

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Vics in the Community (number SC048328) 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 Vics in the Community do?

VICS In The Community was established in 2018 with the aim of providing opportunities for people living in North Ayr through football. North Ayr is recognised as the most deprived community in South Ayrshire and in the top 5% in Scotland. Our trustees understand the challenges in the area including poverty, financial exclusion, mental wellbeing, crime and drug and alcohol and this is the main reason why VICS was set up. Despite the challenges our trustees also recognised the opportunity to build a resilient community through football. Bringing community development and football together will…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Vics in the Community

Answers Vics in the Community gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 23 April 2018
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Vics in the Community registered for?

the advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Vics in the Community yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Vics in the Community. 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 Vics in the Community?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vics in the Community a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Vics in the Community as a registered charity (number SC048328) 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 Vics in the Community's charity number?: Vics in the Community's charity number is SC048328. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048328?: Search SC048328 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 Vics in the Community do?: VICS In The Community was established in 2018 with the aim of providing opportunities for people living in North Ayr through football. North Ayr is recognised as the most deprived community in South Ayrshire and in the top 5% in Scotland. Our trustees understand the challenges in the area including poverty, financial exclusion, mental wellbeing, crime and drug and alcohol and this is the main reason why VICS was set up. Despite the challenges our trustees also recognised the opportunity to build a resilient community through football. Bringing community development and football together will…
Does Vics in the Community have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vics in the Community. 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 Vics in the Community?: Vics in the Community does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Vics in the Community registered as a charity?: Vics in the Community was entered on the register on 23 April 2018.

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.