--- title: "Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) — check charity number SC049227 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049227. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/opportunities-zambia-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:37.787Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC049227) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £32,306 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Opportunities Zambia (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC049227 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £32,306 ## What does Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) do? We use sale of food and other donations in the UK to pay for school meals and other services in Zambia ## What causes is Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) 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=opportunities-zambia-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049227) 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 Opportunities Zambia (SCIO)'s charity number? Opportunities Zambia (SCIO)'s charity number is SC049227. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049227? Search SC049227 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 Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) do? We use sale of food and other donations in the UK to pay for school meals and other services in Zambia Does Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Opportunities Zambia (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 Opportunities Zambia (SCIO)? Opportunities Zambia (SCIO) 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=SC049227).