Is Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048724) 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 Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO's charity number?

Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO's charity number is SC048724. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048724?

Search SC048724 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 Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Western Isles Women's Aid 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 Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO?

Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO's website listed in our register data is https://westernisleswomensaid.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 Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO registered as a charity?

Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO was entered on the register on 25 September 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048724SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO

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

Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £258,175
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £252,434
Registered charity number: SC048724
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Western Isles
Website: westernisleswomensaid.co.uk

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Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO (number SC048724) 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 Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO do?

Western Isles Women’s Aid supports women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO

Answers Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 25 September 2018
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO registered for?

the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Western Isles Women's Aid 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048724) 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 Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO's charity number?: Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO's charity number is SC048724. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048724?: Search SC048724 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 Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO do?: Western Isles Women’s Aid supports women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Does Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Western Isles Women's Aid 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 Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO?: Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO's website listed in our register data is https://westernisleswomensaid.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 Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO registered as a charity?: Western Isles Women's Aid SCIO was entered on the register on 25 September 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.