--- title: "Prayas — check charity number SC051757 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Prayas a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051757. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/prayas retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:30.238Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Prayas is a registered charity (number SC051757) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £140,508 (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 Prayas? Registered charity number SC051757 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £140,508 ## What does Prayas do? To try and help vulnerable people by providing donations to foodbanks and organising events for them. ## What causes is Prayas registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Prayas yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Prayas 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=prayas&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Prayas a legitimate charity? Yes. Prayas is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051757) 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 Prayas's charity number? Prayas's charity number is SC051757. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051757? Search SC051757 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 Prayas do? To try and help vulnerable people by providing donations to foodbanks and organising events for them. Does Prayas have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Prayas. 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 Prayas? Prayas 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=SC051757).