--- title: "Focus On Wishaw — check charity number SC055428 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Focus On Wishaw a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055428. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/focus-on-wishaw retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:52:31.856Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Focus On Wishaw is a registered charity (number SC055428) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; 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. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Focus On Wishaw? Registered charity number SC055428 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location North Lanarkshire ## What does Focus On Wishaw do? To open and operate a cinema and media space for the people and communities near Wishaw, to be used as an active Community Cinema and a flexible media hub. With reference to Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, our charitable purposes are aligned with: · (f) The advancement of citizenship or community development · (g) The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science · (i) 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 facilitie… ## What causes is Focus On Wishaw registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Focus On Wishaw yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Focus On Wishaw is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=focus-on-wishaw&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Focus On Wishaw a legitimate charity? Yes. Focus On Wishaw is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055428) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Focus On Wishaw's charity number? Focus On Wishaw's charity number is SC055428. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055428? Search SC055428 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 Focus On Wishaw do? To open and operate a cinema and media space for the people and communities near Wishaw, to be used as an active Community Cinema and a flexible media hub. With reference to Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, our charitable purposes are aligned with: · (f) The advancement of citizenship or community development · (g) The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science · (i) 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 facilitie… Does Focus On Wishaw have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Focus On Wishaw. 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 Focus On Wishaw? Focus On Wishaw does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055428).