Is Iwa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Iwa as a registered charity (number SC046936) 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 Iwa's charity number?

Iwa's charity number is SC046936. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046936?

Search SC046936 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 Iwa have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Iwa. 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 Iwa?

Iwa's website listed in our register data is http://www.inverclydewa.org.uk. 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 Iwa registered as a charity?

Iwa was entered on the register on 27 October 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046936SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Iwa

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

Iwa is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the promotion of equality and diversity, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Iwa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £611,679
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £659,522
Registered charity number: SC046936
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Inverclyde
Website: www.inverclydewa.org.uk

Quick answer

Iwa (number SC046936) 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 Iwa do?

Inverclyde Women’s Aid supports women, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse and rape across Inverclyde. Our aim is to provide safe, confidential and specialist support to survivors while working to end violence and oppression against women and girls. Inverclyde Women's Aid takes a feminist approach, recognising the link between domestic abuse and gender inequality, and promotes women and children's equality and rights. We do this by offering a range of services, including a confidential helpline, one-to-one outreach support, safety pl…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Iwa

Answers Iwa gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Iwa's money come from?

Iwa reported £589k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £589k (100%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£589k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 October 2016
Also known as: Inverclyde Women's Aid SCIO
Where it says it operates: Inverclyde

What causes is Iwa registered for?

the promotion of equality and diversitythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Iwa yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Iwa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Iwa as a registered charity (number SC046936) 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 Iwa's charity number?: Iwa's charity number is SC046936. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046936?: Search SC046936 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 Iwa do?: Inverclyde Women’s Aid supports women, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse and rape across Inverclyde. Our aim is to provide safe, confidential and specialist support to survivors while working to end violence and oppression against women and girls. Inverclyde Women's Aid takes a feminist approach, recognising the link between domestic abuse and gender inequality, and promotes women and children's equality and rights. We do this by offering a range of services, including a confidential helpline, one-to-one outreach support, safety pl…
Does Iwa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Iwa. 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 Iwa?: Iwa's website listed in our register data is http://www.inverclydewa.org.uk. 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.
Where does Iwa's money come from?: Iwa reported £589k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £589k (100%).
When was Iwa registered as a charity?: Iwa was entered on the register on 27 October 2016.

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.