JCoS
JCoS is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, based in East Renfrewshire.
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What are the key facts about JCoS?
- Registered charity number
- SC029438
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- East Renfrewshire
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £123,339
- Website
- www.scojec.org
What does JCoS do?
JCoS was established in 1999 in response to Devolution with the principal aim of providing the Jewish Community of Scotland with a single democratically accountable voice in dealings with the Scottish Parliament and Government, other communities, and other statutory and official bodies. This remains a core element of our work and SCoJeC is now widely recognised in the Jewish and wider Scottish communities as the representative umbrella body of all the Jewish communities in Scotland. Our remit includes a strong commitment to fostering integration and promoting dialogue and understanding betwee…
What causes is JCoS registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for JCoS yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. JCoS 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is JCoS a legitimate charity?
- Yes. JCoS is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029438) 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 JCoS's charity number?
- JCoS's charity number is SC029438. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC029438?
- Search SC029438 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 JCoS do?
- JCoS was established in 1999 in response to Devolution with the principal aim of providing the Jewish Community of Scotland with a single democratically accountable voice in dealings with the Scottish Parliament and Government, other communities, and other statutory and official bodies. This remains a core element of our work and SCoJeC is now widely recognised in the Jewish and wider Scottish communities as the representative umbrella body of all the Jewish communities in Scotland. Our remit includes a strong commitment to fostering integration and promoting dialogue and understanding betwee…
- Does JCoS have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for JCoS. 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 JCoS?
- JCoS's website is http://www.scojec.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.