Minna's Children [SCIO]
Minna's Children [SCIO] is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Glasgow City.
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What are the key facts about Minna's Children [SCIO]?
- Registered charity number
- SC053015
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)
- £36,708
- Website
- www.minnaschildren.org
What does Minna's Children [SCIO] do?
Our charity provides essential funds to sustain and develop the work carried out by the Stella Maris Educational Foundation (“SMEF”) in Minna, Northern Nigeria. SMEF cares for orphaned and very vulnerable children of all denominations from families blighted by poverty, disease and traumatic experiences including terrorist activity. Our objective is to help these children and young people become independent adults through the power of education, care and all necessary support for the health, wellbeing and development of each child. This charity exists to help ensure that sufficient funds are a…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Minna's Children [SCIO] a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Minna's Children [SCIO] is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053015) 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 Minna's Children [SCIO]'s charity number?
- Minna's Children [SCIO]'s charity number is SC053015. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC053015?
- Search SC053015 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 Minna's Children [SCIO] do?
- Our charity provides essential funds to sustain and develop the work carried out by the Stella Maris Educational Foundation (“SMEF”) in Minna, Northern Nigeria. SMEF cares for orphaned and very vulnerable children of all denominations from families blighted by poverty, disease and traumatic experiences including terrorist activity. Our objective is to help these children and young people become independent adults through the power of education, care and all necessary support for the health, wellbeing and development of each child. This charity exists to help ensure that sufficient funds are a…
- Does Minna's Children [SCIO] have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Minna's Children [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 Minna's Children [SCIO]?
- Minna's Children [SCIO]'s website is http://www.minnaschildren.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.