--- title: "Pro-Start Football Academy — check charity number SC048717 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Pro-Start Football Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048717. the advancement of public participation in sport charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/pro-start-football-academy retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:12:09.148Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Pro-Start Football Academy is a registered charity (number SC048717) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of public participation in sport; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Pro-Start Football Academy? Registered charity number SC048717 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeen ## What does Pro-Start Football Academy do? The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: to advance public participation in sport to relieve the needs of children and young people disadvantaged by life circumstances, and in furtherance of this by. promoting and providing opportunities for children and young people to participate in sport in order to experience the benefits both physical and mental that come from participation in sport. ## What causes is Pro-Start Football Academy registered for? the advancement of public participation in sportthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Pro-Start Football Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pro-Start Football Academy 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=pro-start-football-academy&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Pro-Start Football Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Pro-Start Football Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048717) 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 Pro-Start Football Academy's charity number? Pro-Start Football Academy's charity number is SC048717. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048717? Search SC048717 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 Pro-Start Football Academy do? The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: to advance public participation in sport to relieve the needs of children and young people disadvantaged by life circumstances, and in furtherance of this by. promoting and providing opportunities for children and young people to participate in sport in order to experience the benefits both physical and mental that come from participation in sport. Does Pro-Start Football Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pro-Start Football Academy. 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 Pro-Start Football Academy? Pro-Start Football Academy 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=SC048717).