--- title: "Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust — check charity number SC043481 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043481. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/glasgow-mena-cultural-and-welfare-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:39:30.051Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust is a registered charity (number SC043481) 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 education; 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 religious or racial harmony. Its latest reported income was £807,923 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust? Registered charity number SC043481 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £807,923 Website [www.menatrust.org.uk](http://www.menatrust.org.uk/) ## What does Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust do? Charitable purposes The aims and objectives of GMCWT are as follows: a) To promote the advancement of education, including the teaching of languages relevant to the community for all. b) To organise recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life of the relevant community in Glasgow. c) To promote religious and racial harmony and understanding with a clear vision to develop a more cohesive and sustainable community by building partnerships with the local people of Glasgow and around. ## What causes is Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 religious or racial harmony ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust 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=glasgow-mena-cultural-and-welfare-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.menatrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043481) 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 Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust's charity number? Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust's charity number is SC043481. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043481? Search SC043481 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 Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust do? Charitable purposes The aims and objectives of GMCWT are as follows: a) To promote the advancement of education, including the teaching of languages relevant to the community for all. b) To organise recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life of the relevant community in Glasgow. c) To promote religious and racial harmony and understanding with a clear vision to develop a more cohesive and sustainable community by building partnerships with the local people of Glasgow and around. Does Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust. 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 Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust? Glasgow MENA Cultural and Welfare Trust's website is http://www.menatrust.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC043481).