Is Firestarters (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Firestarters (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC033725) 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 Firestarters (SCIO)'s charity number?

Firestarters (SCIO)'s charity number is SC033725. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC033725?

Search SC033725 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 Firestarters (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Firestarters (SCIO)?

Firestarters (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.firestartersuk.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 Firestarters (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Firestarters (SCIO) was entered on the register on 29 October 2002.

Registered charity · No. SC033725SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Firestarters (SCIO)

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

Firestarters (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Firestarters (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2022-08-31: £26,465
Reported spending · year ending 2022-08-31: £26,002
Registered charity number: SC033725
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire
Website: www.firestartersuk.org

Quick answer

Firestarters (SCIO) (number SC033725) 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 Firestarters (SCIO) do?

(i) To advance the Christian Religion. (ii) to train and equip young leaders in the Christian faith. (iii) to promote Christian worship of God. (iv) to promote radically pure and godly Christian lifestyle among young people. (v) to teach young people to hear and obey God's voice, to read and live by his Word, and to be empowered by his Holy Spirit all as in accordance with the Christian gospel. (vi) to promote the message of the Christian gospel amongst young people. (vii) to enable young people to consistently live and share the Christian faith in relevant ways. (viii) to promote, assist,…

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

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

Answers Firestarters (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2022, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 October 2002
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Firestarters (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of religion

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Firestarters (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 Firestarters (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Firestarters (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC033725) 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 Firestarters (SCIO)'s charity number?: Firestarters (SCIO)'s charity number is SC033725. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC033725?: Search SC033725 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 Firestarters (SCIO) do?: (i) To advance the Christian Religion. (ii) to train and equip young leaders in the Christian faith. (iii) to promote Christian worship of God. (iv) to promote radically pure and godly Christian lifestyle among young people. (v) to teach young people to hear and obey God's voice, to read and live by his Word, and to be empowered by his Holy Spirit all as in accordance with the Christian gospel. (vi) to promote the message of the Christian gospel amongst young people. (vii) to enable young people to consistently live and share the Christian faith in relevant ways. (viii) to promote, assist,…
Does Firestarters (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Firestarters (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 Firestarters (SCIO)?: Firestarters (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.firestartersuk.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 Firestarters (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Firestarters (SCIO) was entered on the register on 29 October 2002.

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.