--- title: "Rowan Alba — check charity number SC036775 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rowan Alba a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC036775. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rowan-alba retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:59:30.967Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rowan Alba is a registered charity (number SC036775) 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; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £2,729,726 (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 Rowan Alba? Registered charity number SC036775 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,729,726 Website [www.rowanalba.org](http://www.rowanalba.org/) ## What does Rowan Alba do? The company's objectives are to relieve homelessness and poverty and other needs and to promote the welfare of those in the community who are aged, disabled (whether physically or mentally), chronically sick or are alcohol, drug and substance addicts or recovering from such addiction or have some other condition of need. In furtherance thereof, but not otherwise, the charitable company shall seek. · To provide support, accommodation, assistance and associated facilities and amenities for such people. and · To provide vital and beneficial services to the community and associated establishments… ## What causes is Rowan Alba registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rowan Alba yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rowan Alba 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=rowan-alba&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rowanalba.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rowan Alba a legitimate charity? Yes. Rowan Alba is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036775) 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 Rowan Alba's charity number? Rowan Alba's charity number is SC036775. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC036775? Search SC036775 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 Rowan Alba do? The company's objectives are to relieve homelessness and poverty and other needs and to promote the welfare of those in the community who are aged, disabled (whether physically or mentally), chronically sick or are alcohol, drug and substance addicts or recovering from such addiction or have some other condition of need. In furtherance thereof, but not otherwise, the charitable company shall seek. · To provide support, accommodation, assistance and associated facilities and amenities for such people. and · To provide vital and beneficial services to the community and associated establishments… Does Rowan Alba have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rowan Alba. 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 Rowan Alba? Rowan Alba's website is http://www.rowanalba.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](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=SC036775).