Is Espoir Scotland (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Espoir Scotland (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC044112) 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 Espoir Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number?

Espoir Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number is SC044112. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044112?

Search SC044112 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 Espoir Scotland (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Espoir Scotland (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 Espoir Scotland (SCIO)?

Espoir Scotland (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Espoir Scotland (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Espoir Scotland (SCIO) was entered on the register on 2 July 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC044112SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Espoir Scotland (SCIO)

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

Espoir Scotland (SCIO) 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 Espoir Scotland (SCIO)?

Registered charity number: SC044112
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

Quick answer

Espoir Scotland (SCIO) (number SC044112) 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 Espoir Scotland (SCIO) do?

The organisation's purposes are: The prevention or relief of poverty The advancement of education The advancement of citizenship and community development 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 were primarily intended the promotion of life for equality and diversity

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Espoir Scotland (SCIO)

Answers Espoir Scotland (SCIO) 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: 2 July 2013
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Espoir Scotland (SCIO) registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Espoir Scotland (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Espoir Scotland (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

What should you check before donating to Espoir Scotland (SCIO)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Espoir Scotland (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Espoir Scotland (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC044112) 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 Espoir Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number?: Espoir Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number is SC044112. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044112?: Search SC044112 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 Espoir Scotland (SCIO) do?: The organisation's purposes are: The prevention or relief of poverty The advancement of education The advancement of citizenship and community development 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 were primarily intended the promotion of life for equality and diversity
Does Espoir Scotland (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Espoir Scotland (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 Espoir Scotland (SCIO)?: Espoir Scotland (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Espoir Scotland (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Espoir Scotland (SCIO) was entered on the register on 2 July 2013.

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.