Is ZimScot Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists ZimScot Society as a registered charity (number SC049940) 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 ZimScot Society's charity number?

ZimScot Society's charity number is SC049940. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049940?

Search SC049940 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 ZimScot Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ZimScot Society. 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 ZimScot Society?

ZimScot Society's website listed in our register data is https://zimbabwescotlandsociety.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 ZimScot Society registered as a charity?

ZimScot Society was entered on the register on 10 February 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC049940Unincorporated association

ZimScot Society

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

ZimScot Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about ZimScot Society?

Reported income · year ending 2021-03-31: £8,288
Reported spending · year ending 2021-03-31: £114
Registered charity number: SC049940
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: zimbabwescotlandsociety.org

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ZimScot Society (number SC049940) 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 ZimScot Society do?

4. The main aim of our organisation is to reduce social inequalities and improve peoples’ life chances in Scotland and Zimbabwe. This is achieved through the following objectives. a. To encourage active participation and community involvement as a way of reducing social exclusion. b. To facilitate a friendly and open minded environment that fosters cultural exchanges as a way of promoting an appreciation and understanding of many diverse cultures in Scotland. c. To actively promote health and well-being through sports and recreational activities particularly amongst those that do not normal…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for ZimScot Society

Answers ZimScot Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2021, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 February 2020
Also known as: Zimbabwe Scotland Society
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is ZimScot Society registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for ZimScot Society yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is ZimScot Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists ZimScot Society as a registered charity (number SC049940) 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 ZimScot Society's charity number?: ZimScot Society's charity number is SC049940. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049940?: Search SC049940 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 ZimScot Society do?: 4. The main aim of our organisation is to reduce social inequalities and improve peoples’ life chances in Scotland and Zimbabwe. This is achieved through the following objectives. a. To encourage active participation and community involvement as a way of reducing social exclusion. b. To facilitate a friendly and open minded environment that fosters cultural exchanges as a way of promoting an appreciation and understanding of many diverse cultures in Scotland. c. To actively promote health and well-being through sports and recreational activities particularly amongst those that do not normal…
Does ZimScot Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ZimScot Society. 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 ZimScot Society?: ZimScot Society's website listed in our register data is https://zimbabwescotlandsociety.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 ZimScot Society registered as a charity?: ZimScot Society was entered on the register on 10 February 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.