--- title: "Project Africa — check charity number SC041170 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Project Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041170. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/project-africa retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:51:22.429Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Project Africa is a registered charity (number SC041170) 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 education; 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 Project Africa? Registered charity number SC041170 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location South Lanarkshire ## What does Project Africa do? to provide upport for the advancement education in Africa ## What causes is Project Africa registered for? the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Project Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Project Africa 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=project-africa&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Project Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Project Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041170) 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 Project Africa's charity number? Project Africa's charity number is SC041170. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041170? Search SC041170 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 Project Africa do? to provide upport for the advancement education in Africa Does Project Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Project Africa. 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 Project Africa? Project Africa 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=SC041170).